Vintage 18 K yellow Gold wire Necklace 1950s
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely 18 K yellow Gold Vintage necklace from the 1950s. Finely crafted filigree Gold necklace consisting of twisted wave-shaped motifs of gold wire. Length: 43 cm. Weight: 22.18 g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 18 K Yellow Gold Twist Wire Diamond Necklace Bucherer Switzerland
By Bucherer
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A mid twentieth century 18 K yellow Gold necklace of twist design accented with 44 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.82 ct, G color, vs clarity. Length ca. 43 cm. Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French tubogas Retro 18K gold flexible necklace circa 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Flexible tubogas necklace in 18 karat gold. This necklace is made of a flexible and supple "tubogas" mesh, mounted on a spring, which allows the mesh to perfectly hug the décolletage...
18k Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Tubogas Coil Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage French tubogas‑style coil necklace with a tightly wrapped serpentine construction that runs in a continuous line around the neck. The ribbed coil design gives the piece a f...
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Penelope Vintage 18K Gold Chainmail Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and captivating creation from Cartier, the Penelope necklace is a striking example of bold, late 20th-century design infused with timeless sophistication. Expertly crafted in...
18k Gold
Vintage UnoAErre Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage UnoAErre Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace Creator: UnoAErre Place of Origin: Italy Period: Mid-20th Century Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950 Style: Retro Metal: 18K Ye...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s filigree fringe 18k yellow gold and pearl necklace. The "Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace" exemplifies the artistic and aesthetic sensi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Collarette Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 18 karat yellow gold collarette necklace; part of our diverse collection of vintage necklaces. This exceptional, fine and impressiv...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond, 18k Rose Gold Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat sapphire and 0.02 carat diamond, 18k rose gold and 18k white gold set collarette necklace; part of our diverse necklace collect...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 28.00 carat aquamarine diamond 18k white gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Mid Century aquamarine and diamond necklace is a captivating 1950’s jewel, centered by an impressive trillion cut aquamarine weighing approximately 28.00 carats. The...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Abstract Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an abstract leaf, set to the bases with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats, estimated as F-G co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 2.40 Carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcasing the maison’s timeless sophistication. The necklace measures approxi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
An extraordinary offering for the serious pearl collector or Akoya connoisseur: this midcentury (circa 1950s) 16" necklace is composed entirely of exceedingly rare twin Akoya pearls—...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Rene Boivin 18k Gold Necklace Diamond Cabochon Emerald Estate Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage René Boivin necklace, made of 18k gold and featuring diamonds and cabochon emeralds. It has a structured collar necklace style with a chain that features a smooth, flexible...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage TRIO GIA Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Quatrefoil Link Necklace
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
Signuture Trio Carved Green Jade GIA certified 18K Yellow Gold 31" Necklace This beautiful vintage jade necklace from the 1970S, very chic and trending features a captivating blend...
Jade, 18k Gold
1950s 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Pendant Necklace, Europe
Located in London, GB
This beautiful necklace has an octagon shaped pendant the design of which is centred around an oval faceted ruby. The central ruby is surrounded by round cut diamonds. An octogan of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Leaf Diamond Vintage Retro Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Serial Numbered, Presumed New York Origin, Retro Era Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels New York 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Diamond Retro Choker Necklace. All original parts VCA and signed ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
26 Carat Diamond & Emerald 18K White Gold Vintage Statement Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
26 Carat Diamond & Emerald 18K White Gold Vintage Statement Necklace An extraordinary vintage statement necklace, exquisitely handcrafted in 18K white gold and showcasing a harmonio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1955 Elsa's Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr
Located in SE
Nice 2-piece Jewelry Set comprised of matching Gold and cultured Pearls Necklace and Bracelet. Swedish hallmarks,18K , Stockholm, date marks on both E9 / made in 1955. Bracelet engr...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Fine Mediterranean Natural Pinkish Red Coral 18K 750 Gold & Coral Clasp Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm., of stunning red to orangey red colour completed by a clasp set...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earclips Suite
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and fully authentic parure by David Webb, showcasing the bold geometry and sculptural strength that define the maison’s most iconic creations. The wide necklace is co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Carved Opal 4.80ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage carved opal, 4.80 carat ruby and 0.05 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold necklace - boxed; part of our diverse collection of vintage necklaces....
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with ruby and European/single cut diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with ruby to. 0.20ct and old European and single cut diamonds up to. 0.65ct – G/H – VS/SI – 45 cm long Detailed description the length o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Vintage 18k Diamond Garland Vine Riviera Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully handcrafted vintage garland-vine rivière necklace in solid 18k white gold, signed MC. This refined floral design features a continuous sequence of diamond clusters and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Opal and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold and Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting mid-century pendant necklace features two luminous pear-shaped cabochon white opals, totaling approximately 8.50 carats. Each opal shimmers with a mesmerizing play-of...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate Retro 18K White Gold Round Aquamarine Pendant Necklace 25.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold contemporary pendant crafted in 18K white gold and centered by an impressive natural aquamarine weighing approximately 25.40 carats. The aquamarine’s substantial scale and cr...
Aquamarine, White Gold
$55,880Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1950s Double Strand Bead Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking vintage double strand bead necklace by Tiffany & Co., dating to the circa 1950s, is a beautiful example of mid-century gold jewelry design. The necklace is composed...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1953 Pearl Necklace natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K White Gold 54 cm / 14gr
Located in SE
Fine Vintage Necklace featuring a beautiful set of gradually sized cultured sea Pearls complemented with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K White Gold decorated with nat...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Turquoise Nugget Bead Necklace with 18ct Gold Clasp, Circa 1950s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An early to mid-20th century turquoise bead necklace, strung with natural nugget-form stones showing strong, vibrant colour. It’s finished with an 18ct solid gold clasp set with a tu...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
$49,600Sale Price|27% Off
Art Deco 7ct Diamond & 11mm Pearl Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold, MC Signed
By MC750
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional Art Deco diamond and pearl necklace is a masterfully crafted work of fine jewelry design, featuring three lustrous natural pearls measuring approximately 11.35mm at ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant necklace mounted with a strands of spheres of coral and a clasp in 18 kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect con...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 1950's Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Tassel Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two strands of wheat chain with sweeping gold wire and platinum appliqué terminating with fringe tassel Tassel is gathered with bands of platinum bead and channel set wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a cross with three layers. The base layer with a cross-hatched textured surface. The second layer is raised and hollow to the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful necklace mounted with spheres of coral and a clasp in 18 kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Co...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Openwork pendant in 18K Yellow Gold , likely styled in 1920s and made in 1957. Central part convex shaped, hand - engraved accents on some parts , with small and sensitive drop on th...
18k Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Link necklace in 18 kt yellow gold struncure and coral. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Coral 5.04 gr Total Weight 7 ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky pig with a curly tail. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 0.9 x 1.25 x 0.15 cm (not including...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold Herringbone Link Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Crisp and well executed this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18 karat yellow gold herringbone link vintage collar necklace is simply perfect. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels with serial ...
Gold, 18k Gold
$5,141Sale Price|20% Off
Double Emerald drop and Diamond necklace, the polished Colombian emerald
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegance redefined 💎✨ This exquisite vintage 18k white gold necklace showcases dazzling diamonds paired with two lush emerald drops, creating a perfect harmony of brilliance and col...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zodiac Libra 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a ridged frame surrounding a pair of balance scales representing the zodiac starsign of Libra. Stamped with the owl mark for 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Apple 18K Yellow Gold Fruit Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold fruit charm pendant designed as an apple. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold and 027AR for Italian manufacture to the bail. Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.4 x 0.55 cm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Magnificent necklace mounted with two chains in 18 kt yellow gold and, at the ends of them, two lion heads. In their mouth, an heart studded with diamonds. This necklace was totally ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold, Blue Enamel and Seed Pearl Guard Chain Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant long guard chain necklace in 18KT gold, featuring alternating seed pearls and blue enamel barrel links. A refined and very wearable vintage design with a soft, feminine ch...
18k Gold
Vintage Belgian 1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Belgian 1950s 0.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Tortoise Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a tortoise or turtle. Marked 750 for 18 karat gold and numbered CO.077. Dimensions: 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm (not including ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ivory Long Necklace 18 carat Gold 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory. Long necklace in 750 mil yellow gold, composed of articulated sticks decorated with ivory motifs. It is decorat...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting the head of St Christopher as he carries the infant Christ across a river. Stamped with the eagle’s head for Frenc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro necklace mounted with a clasp in 18 kt yellow gold and a strand of pearls between turquoise paste. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful coral necklace mounted with a row of coral spheres and sphere shape in 18 karat yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in pe...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 707 Plane Pendant Fringe Airplane Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending five plane motif pendants Each plane is rendered as a 707 - in military use from 1958-1991 Grooved with details on wings, as windows, an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Capricorn Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a circular medal of the Zodiac starsign for Capricorn, surrounded by a frame depicting the symbols of the other Zodiac starsig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion pendant in 18 kt yellow gold mounted with horn lucky charm of coral. The horn lucky charm is a typical symbol of the ancient Neapolitan culture. The rubber chain with steel c...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Outstanding Jade Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jade Beads Necklace composed of 32 Jade Beads approximately 9.3mm inter-spaced with 18k Gold Beads, approximately 9.7-9.9mm, suspending a circular Jade disc, necklace compl...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro French Oval Motifs 18K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant designed with a Retro pattern of linked oval motifs. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with an ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river. Stamped with the eagle's head for French manu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 1950s Colombian Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cross - VHK#379a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1950s Colombian Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cross - VHK#379a Item Details: Year: 1950s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3 grams Emerald Details: Na...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in London, GB
A George L’enfant vintage 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace. This chain is designed as a series of handcrafted twisted wirework bars in 18 karat yellow gold with a plain polished ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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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.