2.56 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Omega Link Collar Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 18 karat two-tone gold bypass collar necklace is a bold and elegant statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance, artistry, and investment potential of this Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18k Gold Alligator Skin Finish Tapered Collar Necklace, Circa 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
It is signed "GUCCI" and stamped 18k with authentic Italian gold marks, representing a rare example of 1970s Gucci fine jewelry.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptionally rare and highly collectible, the suite includes a dramatic diamond-set collar necklace and matching ear clips, all executed in richly polished 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Curves Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Collar Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Curves Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Collar Necklace Jewelry 52 diamonds: 0.88ct 3 diamonds: 0.17ct (lose) Product #: 2267650 Est.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Open Link Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication, the Estate 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Link Necklace by David Webb.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Isabelle Fa Signed 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Collar Necklace
By Isabelle Fa
Located in New York, NY
A classic chain link necklace made of 18K yellow gold. One link is made in platinum and accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.83 carat total. This necklace weighs 91.85...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Diamond 18k Gold Triple Basket Weave Flex Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and substantial collar necklace by the renowned Italian jeweler Roberto Coin, crafted in rich 18-karat yellow gold with contrasting white gold accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Enamel and Diamond Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage 18K yellow gold collar necklace with black enamel and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold and hallmarked with French eagle heads. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking than...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Snake Necklace, 380g Flexible Sculptural Collar by Sal Praschnik
By Sal Praschnik
Located in North Miami, FL
A powerful expression of craftsmanship and design, this 18 karat gold snake necklace by Sal Praschnik is engineered as both sculpture and adornment. Composed of 53 individually artic...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Collar Necklace in 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
A striking expression of modern luxury, this handcrafted natural diamond collar necklace is beautifully designed in radiant 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Collar - Micheletto
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This round-shaped collar from the Comma collection is designed with a half-length barrel, ensuring a perfect and comfortable fit for the female neck. The collar is made ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 5.39ct Natural Diamond Open Drop Collar Necklace Certified
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 5.39ct Natural Diamond Open Drop Collar Necklace Certified Details Item Code :-SECK-9707 Gross Wt. :- 17.13 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-16.05 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 7.29 Ct Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 7.29 Ct Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace Details Item Code :-SECK-9708 Gross Wt. :- 19.51 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-18.05 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.29 Ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 6.74ct Natural Diamond Collar Necklace, SI Clarity, Certified
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 6.74ct Natural Diamond Collar Necklace, SI Clarity, Certified Details Item Code :-SECK-9709 Gross Wt. :- 19.12 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.77 gm Natural Diamond Wt. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 6.41ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Open Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 6.41ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Open Collar Necklace Details Item Code :-SECK-9717 Gross Wt. :- 18.31 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.03 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.41 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Hermès, Paris gold torque collar
Located in New York, NY
A flexible, gold, torque necklace, 18k. Hermès, Paris #60543 15"
18k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features three row fancy link design, joined together, finished in high polish.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Lapis Tile and 18k Gold "Cleopatra" Collar Necklace, Reversible and Adjustable
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite "Cleopatra" style collar necklace features fine blue lapis lazuli tiles with an adjustable 18k yellow clasp, and is reversible! Carved in Germany, the subtly tapered, ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 22.38ctw VVS F Diamond Covered Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 12 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 5.52ctw exact 720 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Necklace length : 45,5 cm - 17,9 Inch Widest point necklace : 1,45 cm Total Weight : 14,4 gr Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : French eagle head...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,697Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise 2.62Ct Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace, Lace Design
Located in Great Neck, NY
Commanding in presence and extraordinary in craftsmanship, this 18K yellow and white gold collar necklace showcases the finest of Sri Lankan gems and artisanal goldwork.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Star Double Row Necklace 4.55ct 18K White Gold Collar Style
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and celestial-inspired diamond necklace is beautifully crafted in 18 karat white gold and designed in a graceful double-row collar style. The necklace features a series ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace Featuring Pavé-Set Front Panels, 4.50ctw
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bold 18K yellow gold collar necklace features sculptural bombé links that form a continuous, articulated design around the neck.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,000 / item
Cartier Textured Gold Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier 18K gold necklace, created in the 1980s, is composed of tapering, fluted, overlapping wrapped links alternating with curved, reeded sections. Softly contoured and sculpt...
18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with 5.05 Carat G-VS1 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with this vintage 18K yellow gold necklace, adorned with a stunning 5.05 carat diamond. Featuring a captivating array of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1994 18K Gold Vintage Puffy Wheat Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffy style braided wheat link collar With domed high polish gold links Completed by concealed press release closure With hinged figure eight safety Stamped with French...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace 0.10ct G VS Diamond Textured Link Design
Located in New York, NY
Title: This substantial 18K yellow gold collar necklace features an intricate, fully articulated link design with bold geometric texture and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.50 Carat Diamond Geometric Structured V-Shape Collar Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned 18K white gold collar necklace with 103 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.12 carats total (J/K color, SI1/SI2 clarity), 38 straight baguette diamonds we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.09 Carat Pear Natural Diamond Fringe Collar Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Elegantly handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this fringe-style collar necklace features 5.09 carats of natural pear-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Wellendorff Necklace Collar Chain Choker 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamonds 72.6g 16"
By Wellendorff
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Wellendorff creation: a choker necklace in 18k yellow gold adorned with white diamonds. It is basically impossible to find Wellendorff necklaces. I have never...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Wide Cable Mesh Collar Necklace Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold 160.0g
By David Yurman
Located in Orlando, FL
David Yurman Diamond Pavé Mesh Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold An exceptional high-jewelry necklace from David Yurman, this substantial 18K yellow gold mesh design showcases the brand’s m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Collar Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterpiece of contemporary high-jewelry, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. This magnificent statement collar necklace represents the pinnacle of luxury,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.55 Carat Marquise Shape Natural Diamond Lariat Collar Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
This luxurious lariat-style collar necklace is handcrafted in radiant 18K white gold and features 20.55 carats of natural marquise-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Wide Collar Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Blue Topaz Double Safety Lock
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold collar necklace with 315 round brilliant-cut Swiss blue topaz weighing a total weight 62.05 carats.
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,720Sale Price|20% Off
Cipullo 18 Karat Gold Necklace. Geometric Collar Chain Collar Necklace Signed
By Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Cipullo Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Style: Art Deco Total Weight: Approx 65 Grams An exquisite signed Cipullo collar necklace, masterfully handcrafted in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$47,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
21.85Ct Natural Diamond Double Layer Collar Necklace in 18K Gold Spectrum Jewels
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-51096A Gross Wt. :- 34.06 gm 18K White Gold Wt. :- 29.69 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 21.85 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace Length ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$29,168Sale Price|20% Off
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 18K White Gold This necklace features a delicate asymmetrical design, where a flowing line of sparkling diamonds gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage La Triomphe Coral Diamond 18K Gold Tear Drop Collar Necklace
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 1970S La Triomphe necklace features natural peach-orange color corals, elegantly prong-set in 14K yellow gold links. The Vintage necklace showcases 15 oval corals an...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
French Heavy solid gold 18k bow Brooch - sapphire collar pin, authentic diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are happy to introduce you to this lovely work of art from the 1980's. This collar brooch is crafted 18 K solid gold and depicts a lovely flowing ribbon forming a marvellous bow.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary piece that encapsulates the designer's flair for merging timele...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 10 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace Graduated Brilliant and Baguette
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and substantial diamond collar necklace crafted in 18K white gold , designed with a refined graduated silhouette that sits beautifully along the neckline.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.10 Ct Diamonds 18K White Gold Collar Necklace Quartz Blue Topaz Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 18K white gold necklace, showcasing an array of stunning gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 25 carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb collar necklace is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious design for which the brand is renowned. Crafted in a comb...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 1989 Diamond Pearl Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Geometric Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fitted geometric segments displaying a chevron zig-zag pattern centering two rows of diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 10.00 carats total - G color...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k solid rose gold Necklace - Snake chain - Cleopatra collar - 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight: 11,8 gr Width links : 0,85 cm Necklace length : 47,5 cm - 18,7 inch Condition : Very Good - Vintage Material : 18K rose gold Hallmark : French eagle head Shipping...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5 Carat Natural Diamond Collar Hinged Back Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :-SECK-9671 Gross Wt. :- 19.99 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-18.99 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 5.00 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Pear Shape 35.79 Ct Diamond Choker Wedding Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :- SECK-9777 Gross Wt. :- 57.10 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 49.94 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 35.79 Ct ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.01 Ct Natural Certified Diamond Drop Collar Choker Necklace 18k white gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :-SECK-9682 Gross Wt. :- 19.16 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-18.36 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.01 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,354Sale Price|20% Off
Pear and Marquise Certified Diamond Cuff Collar Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$83,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Manhattan Minimalism Collar Diamond Enamel
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a captivating pre-owned estate necklace from the masterful hands of renowned designer David Webb. Crafted as part of the esteemed Manhattan Minimalism collection, this exq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Pave Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent David Webb 18k gold and white enamel necklace feautures large elongated links connected by hammered gold links. Center link is made in platinum and is encrusted with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
23.32Ct Double Row Pear Diamond Open Clamper Collar Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :-SECK-9737 Gross Wt. :- 57.12 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :-52.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 23.32 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Collar Necklace with 5.5 Carat Round I-SI Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This stunning necklace showcases a minimalist and edgy design, crafted in 18 Karat white gold. The piece features a striking combination of ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Enamel & 18K Yellow Gold Collar Studs - France (Paris) - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique enamel and 18K / 750 yellow gold collar studs or buttons - hand painted floral enamels - solid gold frames with leafy scrolls and ball details - finest quality ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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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.