Vintage Lalaounis Greek 18k Hammered Gold Mechanical Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Greek collar necklace is crafted by Lalaounis in rich 18k yellow gold, weighing 68.5 grams. Designed in a tubular form, the necklace measures 15 1/4" in length, with a w...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Hammered Assorted Size Open Circle 18k Gold Link Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Ippolita Hammered Assorted Size Open Circle 18k Gold Link Necklace is a stunning piece of fine jewelry signed by the prestigious brand IPPOLITA.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold and Diamond Tony Malmed Hand-Hammered Zen Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold pendant necklace is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece designed by Tony Malmed as part of his Little Zen Necklaces collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hammered Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Gold Chain Collection a Unique and very special Handcrafted Long Chain Necklace made of 18 K Yellow Gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set Embrace the captivating artistry of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. w...
Gold, 18k Gold
Red Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Hearts" Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive 18K Yellow Gold, Hammered Finish, Italian Scroll Motif Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This massive and striking 18K yellow gold Italian choker necklace was manufactured during the Mid-20th Century, to the very highest standards of the gold crafting art.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Station Chocker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb 13 inches long
18k Gold
$102,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co Hammered Link Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. jewelry suite designed by the renowned Paloma Picasso, crafted in luxurious hammered 18K yellow gold. This striking three-piece set includes a bold l...
18k Gold
Greek Hand Hammered Finish Gold Plaque Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Greek made in 18k hand hammered gold, this necklace features 17 plaque movable elements.
Gold
David Webb Hammered Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s, this David Webb pendant necklace is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. The oversize links of Gordian knot form suspend a scrolling flori-form pendant, convertib...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay Hammered Link Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It Signature hand-hammered texture that defines the Henry Dunay aesthetic Substantial 18 karat gold links with a luminous, sculptural form A wearable statement of modern...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Hammered Link Necklace, Italian, 40g, 1980s
Located in Great Neck, NY
This elegant 14K solid yellow gold hammered link necklace showcases refined Italian craftsmanship and a timeless, versatile design. Executed in substantial solid gold (approx. 40 gra...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn 1970s Diamond Hammered Gold Platinum Buckle Collar Necklace
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Clunn 1970s Diamond Hammered Gold Platinum Buckle Collar Necklace. Details: 18k gold and platinum, about 3.0 carats of diamonds, total weight 116.5 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
18k Gold
David Webb Hammered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tonneau Necklace with Certificate
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and unmistakably sculptural David Webb tonneau necklace, crafted in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold and dating to the 1970s-1980s. This substantial piece showcases the ho...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 24"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bead and Slightly Hammered Hearts Chain, Handcrafted in Italy.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Bead Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace. Dimension: lenght 19.68 in (cm 50) A nice Unisex necklace ha...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered 18k Gold Oxidized Silver Organic Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized silver is a beautiful piece all by itself, or used with a pendant. The links are approx...
18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 20 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 24 inch. ...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight 18K Gold Chain 18 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 20, 22 and 24 in...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 24 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 20 inch. ...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfe...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18 & 21 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Drop Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The focal point is a dramatic, removable hammered gold drop pendant crafted in high-karat 21 karat gold, measuring approximately 4 inches in length, offering both visual impact and v...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered 18K Gold/Oxidized Silver Organic Chain 24"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized silver is a beautiful piece all by itself, or used with a pendant. The links are approx...
18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace A nice necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a 0.50 karats emerald th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Bead Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace. Dimension: lenght 19.68 in (cm 50) 18 Karat Yellow Gold grams...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 18Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Links Garnet Beaded Necklace Sautoir
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Collection 18Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Links Garnet Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Adjustable in length up to 120 cm, it can be worn in different ways arou...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hammered Twist Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed twist link collar with hammer texture Completed by concealed press release closure Hinged for easy application Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for David Webb Cir...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Ring & Connector" Chain, 16.5" Long in Hammered 18K Gold with Oversized Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking and sexy handmade chain in rich 18 karat yellow gold features hammered gold oval links that lie flat against the skin, nicely separated, thanks to figure eight connecto...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Piece Unisex Horse 18K Gold Black Agate Citrine Hammered Carved Charme
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, for the Horse Lovers a nice charme pendant handcrafted in a hammered 18 karat Yellow Gold bezel adorned with beautiful Black Onyx and white Ag...
Agate, Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Loop Design Hammered Finish Slider Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Henry Dunay slider pendant is a masterful creation crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Its distinctive smooth loop shape gives it a sense of fluidity and movement, while the hammere...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Hammered Diamond Collar Link Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The H. Stern collar necklace, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, exudes opulence and sophistication. Its unique design features a string of dazzling diamonds gracefully set a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.5 mm width. Substantial 22.18 grams weight. A...
18k Gold
$14,500
Tabbah Coral Gold Necklace
By Tabbah
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Joseph Tabbah Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 72.4 grams Measurement: 39" x 5/8" Gemstones: Coral Hallmarks: Tabbah, 750 A gorgeous Tabbah coral bead and 18k g...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Carnelian Citrine Horse Charme
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Carnelian and Citrine Horse Charme Pendant A nice charme pendant handcrafted in 18 karats gold adorned with beautiful horse hand car...
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Unisex Horse Charm Carnelian 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Citrine
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
One of a Kind Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, for the Horse Lovers a nice charme pendant handcrafted in 18 karats Gold adorned with beautiful Carnelian hand carved with a hammer...
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Unique Horse Charm Blue Agate 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Citrine
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, for the Horse Lovers a nice charm pendant handcrafted in a hammered 18 karat Yellow Gold bezel adorned with beautiful Blue and white Agate hors...
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold And Diamond Bead Necklace, 8.80 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite hammered 18k yellow gold necklace exemplifies modern elegance, adorned with 422 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail
Located in London, GB
Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...
Brass
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link Necklace 21 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link 17" NECKLACE 12 MM wide in the middle and graduating to 8 mm 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace i...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,100 / item
Matthia's & Claire 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Links Necklace
By Matthia's & Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Specifications: - 18kt Yellow Gold - Handcrafted in Switzerland - Customization, made-to-order available in precious stone type, precious metal type, and size (prices may vary) - S...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$893
18k Gold Era's Hammered Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Era’s pendant. This pendant brings together different eras of workmanship‘s. The center showcases the hammer technic. Filigree and granulation work on the hoop. Simple but still ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$25,000
Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32"
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32" Gorgeous Circle Link Necklace by Elizabeth Locke Features Hammered Circle Links All Appx 1 cm in Diameter Tota...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Link Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in San Francisco, CA
18KT yellow gold necklace designed as domed links separated by “rabbit ear” shaped connectors; all with a hammered finish. 16 inches long.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$42,000
Winc Magnificent Natural Aquamarine Hammered Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exclusive craftmanship hammered necklace set with 1,305ctw natural aquamarine and 4.20ctw in VS/H diamonds, designed for Winc. Necklace is 5 5/8" x 5 7/8" internal measurements, 1 1/...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$115,000
David Webb Diamond Hammered Gold Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k gold hammered link necklace by David Webb, adorned with approx. 9.95ctw in VS-SI/H diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable|$1,485
Rose Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Hammered Pendant Necklace
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
A rose diamond is nestled in a hand hammered disc of 18 karat gold. Centering, a pendant to wear every day. Fine VS quality rose nouveau vintage diamond from Perpetuum Jewels. 18 k...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,800 / item
Susan Lister Locke Multi-Link Hand-Hammered Necklace
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
This fabulously fluid and fashion forward piece mixes 18kt Yellow and 14kt Rose Gold with Sterling Silver in hand-hammered circles, joined by exquisitely textured links. Wear as a 40...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Dahlia Kanner 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Branchy Pendant 16mm Ring w/ Diamonds
Located in Kennebunkport, ME
This branchy circle pendant with diamonds is a classic and well-loved example of Dahlia''s creative mind. The 18k yellow gold open circle includes 5 surrounding bezel set diamonds, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,250
GURHAN 22 Karat Hammered Yellow Gold and Diamond Round Pendant
By Gurhan
Located in New York, NY
GURHAN hammered 22 Karat yellow gold and diamond Starlight 30mm round pendant necklace with detachable bale featuring (5) 1.40-2.20mm brilliant white diamonds, 0.11cts. 16-18" adjust...
Diamond, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
Susan Lister Locke Medium Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
16-inch Hand Hammered Medium Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link sizes—Small, Medium and Large. Medium Link Size: 16mm x 13mm
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,200 / item
Susan Lister Locke Small Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
16-inch Hand Hammered Small Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link sizes—Small, Medium and Large. Small Link Size: 13mm x 9.5mm
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,500 / item
Susan Lister Locke Large Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
19.5-inch Hand Hammered Large Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link sizes—Small, Medium and Large. Large Link Size: 20.5mm x 16mm *Please note: Photo...
Gold, 18k Gold
Susan Lister Locke Medium Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold - 18-inch
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
18-inch Hand Hammered Medium Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link sizes—Small, Medium and Large. Medium Link Size: 16mm x 13mm
Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.