Vintage 1940's Retro 18k yellow Gold Necklace with Spessartite Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
styles of the 1940s. Finely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, it showcases a warm, rosy tone
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Bow Necklace & Earrings Set, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold necklace, with a gold bow and brilliant diamonds in the center and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French import 18 carat yellow gold fringe necklace
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Necklace with Diamonds, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat rose gold gas-pipe necklace with a central bow-tie and brilliant diamonds, Italy
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Circa 1940s. 16 5/8 inch length.
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Made in Argentina Circa 1940s 16 1/4 inch long
18k Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Floral Diamond Pendant Necklace, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare Cartier pendant necklace dates to the 1940s and features an elegant floral sprig motif
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bar-Link Chain Necklace, circa 1940s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
-link chain dates to the 1940s–1960s, the mid-century period when European jewellers elevated everyday
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Cross Pendant, Belgium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive vintage 1940's pendant is fine quality set with a seed pearl. The pendant is a
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.05 in L 2.17 in
1940s European 18k Gold Enameled Pendant with 1.2ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 1940s pendant/brooch is made of 18k gold. The vignette on the front is that of a shepherdess
Diamond
1940s Amethyst Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
included. Highlights - 1940s circa - 18ct yellow gold & silver - Oval-cut amethyst, approximately 30ct
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
$9,950
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Etruscan Charm 18 Karat circa 1940s Large Charm Purple Amethyst Vintage Etruscan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Beautiful Charm Vintage circa 1940's Size: 1.5' inch wide and 1.5' tall. Five Large natural
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k 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
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Cat Brooch with Natural Seed Pearl Ball
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, dating back to
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.355 in L 17.5 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro 1940's Gaspipe Ruby & Diamond Necklace Choker
Located in QLD , AU
sought after. This retro 1940's style is making a huge comeback to the jewellery world. The craftsmanship
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Diamond Platinum Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Madrid, ES
This Necklace has a beautiful double asymmetric tassels. Made of platinum and 18 kts. Gold with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Necklace Choker Diamon Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Retro necklace choker 1940s Gold 18 Karats with views in white gold Weight 43.10 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1940s French Sapphire Emerald Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Each link made from twisted wires and decorated with circular-cut sapphires and emeralds.
Amazonite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
A stylish 18ct yellow gold and diamond gas pipe-work necklace of lariat form with gold open work
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Art Deco Convertible Gold Necklace, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
, weighing 0.20 ct. It closes securely with two tongue closures. 1940’s Argentine. Stamped 750 & 18k. Length
18k Gold
1940s French Gem Set Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold necklace inlaid with small Diamonds with Platinum setting
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 18 Karat Gold and Ruby Fringe Necklace, 1940s
Located in Sydney, NSW
A spectacular necklace of 243 oval and round rubies of very good colour and good to medium clarity
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 0.12 in Dm 4.61 in L 0.32 in
Vintage Tubogas Necklace Circa 1940s Yellow & White Gold 18 Karat Diamond
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful yellow gold and white gold tubogas choker at 18kts. Its excellent fall makes it look magnificent to the eye with a perfectly concealed tongue closure and safety clasp. Set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 0.95 in L 0.95 in
Vintage Retro Pendant 1940s Agate Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Curious polyhedron pendant 1940s in the form of a cuboctahedron made of yellow gold 18 Karats
Agate, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18k Platinum Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1940s French Retro Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18k Platinum Necklace. The French Retro Diamond
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
1940s Tiffany and Company Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Tiffany and Company Diamond Necklace Featuring a 1.00 Round Brilliant Cut Certified F VS1
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Cartier Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold gaspipe necklace of looping design, flanked by beaded bands, in 18k. Cartier, Paris
18k Gold
1940s Gold Tubogaz Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold, rhino hallmark. A supple design featuring flowing yellow gold
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold collar necklace, Circa 1949
18k Gold
Vintage Retro 18K Rose Gold Woven Collar Necklace with Diamonds, Circa 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
A striking example of Retro-era craftsmanship, this substantial 18K rose gold woven collar necklace
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Retro Gold Tank Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold. This tank necklace is composed of 2 rows of articulated
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Natural Pearl and 18 Karat Gold Rosary Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Natural Freeform Pearl Rosary Necklace Features an Exquisitely Detailed
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This splendid gold necklace comes to us
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Necklace Diamond Yellow Gold, 1940s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and chic tubogas necklace created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1940s. Elegant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s Yellow Gold Beads Necklace
Located in London, GB
necklace is very pleasant to wear everyday. Circa: 1940 Weight: 56.5r Metal: 18kt yellow gold Condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Rose Gold Openwork Articulated Pattern Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. Charming antique necklace in rose gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1940s Nesting Tubogas Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro gold nested gaspipe necklaces of tapered design, in 18k. France Respective lengths
18k Gold
1940s Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Style Womens Necklace
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Straight from the 1940’s we have this classic and timeless piece from Cartier. A, beautiful multi
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond necklace of flat Brazilian chain with two tapered diamond lozenges
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Retro 1940s Coiled Gold Wire Necklace of Lariat Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold coiled wirework lariat necklace culminating in two overlapping tapered pendants, in
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Art Deco 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1940's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Magnifying Glass Vintage Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending from a jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1940
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1940s Gold Curblink Necklace, Convertible to a Pair of Bracelets
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold curblink necklace, convertible to a pair of bracelets, in 18k. Cartier, London
18k Gold
Retro 18 Karat rose Gold Platinum Gas Pipe Necklace with Diamonds, 1940s
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A fine Retro 18 K rose Gold and Platinum diamond gas pipe necklace dating circa from 1940. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box Pendant Circa 1940s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY Retro 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box Pendant Circa 1940s Here is your chance to
Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Square Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This medal of square shape represents the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An important round-shaped antique medal
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Colombian Emerald Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful 18 karat yellow and white gold necklace featuring at the bottom a drop shape Natural
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Retro Year: 1940s
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Buccellati Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Cross
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Emerald and Diamond Cross. Vintage! All set in 18k Yellow Gold and Silver, this cross
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bulgari Coral Gold Parure 1940s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar parure manufactured by Giorgio Bulgari in during the 1940s. The necklace and bracelet
Coral, 18k Gold
1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the center. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" fine curb chain via a flared
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heart-Shaped Diamond and Ruby Pendant, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This romantic 1940s era heart-shaped diamond and ruby pendant is tightly set with five carats of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1940's Italian Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings in Yellow Gold - 18K & 14K Yellow Gold, Italy, circa 1940
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1940's Stunning Red Coral Beaded Gold Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique Red coral bead 18k Gold necklace. 1 strand of red coral beads, linked by 18k gold beads
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.38 in L 23.43 in
Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1940s Tiffany Rare Multi Gem Set Necklace in Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful Tiffany's necklace from the 1940s, hand assembled in 18ct yellow gold, featuring twelve
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Greek Coin Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Retro Greek Coin, Greek Key Pendant - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Italian Horn Charm - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a rosy
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Diamond Gold Necklace and Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid 20th Century 18 karat gold Chain necklace and pair of bracelets with diamonds, by Van Cleef
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
45.72cm/18" Weight 3.07 grams (including chain) Date: Circa 1940 Video: A video of this fine piece is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Onyx Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
opera-length -20 inch- necklace is completed by a 18k yellow gold clasp set with old-cut diamonds and
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Retro
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
personal requirements. This vintage 1940's cross necklace has been independently tested using state of the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European diamond and pearl choker
Located in London, GB
This 1940s European choker is a beautiful example of Art Deco jewellery. The choker has
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Yellow Gold Sacred Heart & Mother and Child Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning 1940s pendant set in 18K Yellow Gold that features a gorgeous
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Splendid 1940's Gold and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Splendid 18K gold with diamond detail, tassel necklace, with cornucopia inpired links, a
Platinum, 18k Gold
1940's Italian Handwoven chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
18 k Handwoven Italian gold chain Necklace with 1.5 ct diamonds circa 1940
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940's Eye Catching Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One square 1940's locket with an Old Mine cut diamond surrounded by Rose cut diamonds. Open it
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Multi Color Gold Link Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1940s 18k two tone gold link necklace - 16 1/4" long and 16mm wide. Marked 18k. weight - 60g
18k Gold
1940s Architectural Long Rose and Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gold links are solid 18k gold. Each of the rose gold links are solid 14k gold. This fabulous link
14k Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Rope Chain Bracelet with Pineapple Charm Tassels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Attractive movement within the design is the strength of this stunning retro statement bracelet. In bright 14 karat yellow gold, this outstanding multi-chain bracelet is crafted with...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fope Gioielli Elegant 18 Karat Gold Picture Frame
Located in Darnestown, MD
How better to remember a special person or event than in this elegant gold picture frame by Fope Gioielli? Fope has been creating fine jewelry in Venice since 1929. The sculptural ...
18k Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. "Vannerie" Basket Weave Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. "Vannerie" Basket Weave Yellow Gold Choker Necklace, crafter in 18k yellow gold, secured with a box clasp. Inscribed Tiffany & Co., 750. Length 13.5inc...
18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a timeless expression of elegance and luxury, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Cartier’s signature refinement, this...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. This vintage bracelet features 3 rows of articulated gourmette link. The edges are chased on both sides and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
$19,950
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
$107,064
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
Antique German Necklace natural 37ctw Citrine Pearls Gilt Silver /44 cm/ 22 gr
Located in SE
Fine necklace in high graded Gilt Silver with 10 oval cut of natural Citrine stones and 28 Seed Pearls. Likely German hand - made between 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked with Swedish cust...
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.