Designer Schmuckzicke 18K White Gold Key Pendant with 1ct Diamonds TW IF-VVS
Located in Viena, Viena
normally we have key pendants in this size only in silver in the collection, so we are all the more pleased to be able to offer one in solid 750 white gold with full cut diamonds to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This sparkling diamond pendant comes from Tiffany & Co.’s Iconic key collection. Named the Crown Key, this pendant features a collection of round brilliant diamonds, pavé set across ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Key Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Box Weight 5.5g Designer Tiffany Exterior Material 18K Gold
Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Key Pendant 0.41ct 4.59g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An elegant diamond key pendant crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a decorative key design embellished with micro pavé-set diamonds. The pendant is in excellent condition with mini...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Key Pendant 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 162 Diamonds total 1.90 ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant 18k white gold, pink vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, amethyst cabochon - modelled after an original safe key from the 1920i...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant with Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant is a charming and symbolic piece, crafted in 18kt yellow gold with intricate flower and leaves decorations carved into the design. This pendant is...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel 44 Diamonds 0.36ct GVS Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace 18k white gold, translucent dark blue vitreous enamel, 44 diamonds, total 0.36 ct, G VS brilliant cut, rubellite, measurements app. 13.0 mm x 47.0 m...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Key Pendant 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 44 Diamonds 0.36ct GVS Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant 18k white gold, translucent dark blue vitreous enamel, 44 diamonds, total 0.36 ct, G VS brilliant cut, rubellite, measurements app. 13.0 mm x 47.0 mm About ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90 Ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace, 18k white gold, falcon grey vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, Amethyst About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace Diamonds - 0.95 CT 18K White Gold - 4.99 GM Nurati Jewelry's enchanting key pendant is a timeless piece that exudes elegance and grace.
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace Diamonds - 0.77 CT 18K White Gold - 4.84 GM Nurati Jewelry's exquisite key pendant is a stunning symbol of elegance and charm.
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Key Necklace Diamonds - 0.72 CT 18K White Gold - 4.13 GM Nurati Jewelry's exquisite floral key pendant is a stunning blend of elegance and charm.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,650 / item
18 Carat Gold Key Pendant with Japanese Pearls
By bo•be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
This stunning pendant is a beautiful ode to the timeless symbolism of the key - a revered emblem of access, good fortune, and the ability to unlock one's true potential. Crafted in 1...
18k Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold 1 7/8 Cttw Diamond Key Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unlock the doors to elegance and timeless grace with this opulent 18K yellow and white gold pendant necklace, shaped like a key to symbolize the unlocking of life's most treasured mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany &Co 18k Rose Gold Fleur de Lis Key 0.90ctw Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany &Co 18k Rose Gold Fleur de Lis Key 0.90ctw Diamond Pendant Necklace Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Love You Key Pendant Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of timeless elegance and heartfelt sentiment – the 18K Yellow Gold Ring with a Small Love You Key pendant from Michael Bondanza Fine Jewelry.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Keys Clover Diamond Necklace 25 1/2" - White Gold 18k Skeleton Key
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Keys Design: Clover Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Key Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This charm is attached by an oval loop to a small flat key with engraved details on one side and a plain reverse. Pendant sold alone, without chain. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Key Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created with 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.14 carat approx. Openable lock Chain sold separately Composed of 18k Yellow Gold and boasting dazzling Diamonds of around 0.14 carats, this P...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Key Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The necklace measures a long, elegant 30 inches, allowing the pendants to drape beautifully. The Open Heart pendant measures approximately 1 inch in height, while the Key measures 1 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Key of Amsterdam Pendant Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The classic key of Amsterdam in the biggest size in 18 karat pink gold with elegant diamonds details. A unique and symbolic piece of jewelry that has such a prominent place in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.57 cts of Diamonds Key Pendant cum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant unisex pendant cum brooch features a distinctive key-shaped silhouette, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and weighing 2.18 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,302 / item
18k Gold Diamond Key Necklace Diamond Faith Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond key necklace, Diamond faith necklace, Faith key necklace, everyday diamond necklace, gift for daughter, 18k gold Faith necklace, Diamond Key, Clover necklace, Wedding neckla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.07ct Diamond Fleur de Lis Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This sparkling diamond pendant is from Tiffany & Co.’s Iconic key collection. This particular key design is called the Fleur de Lis. A trio of round brilliant diamonds are rub ov...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Heart Key Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A timeless and symbolic design from Tiffany & Co., this Heart Key pendant necklace is crafted in warm 18 karat rose gold and embodies the romantic elegance of the iconic Tiffany ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Celebration Key of Amsterdam Pendant White Gold and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonebakker Key of Amsterdam pendant in 18 karat white gold with 0.35 carat diamonds. Special anniversary edition of the Key of Amsterdam, set with extra diamonds. Designed for the 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Gold, 18k Gold
RUCHI Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Key-Shaped Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Emerald: 1.48ct Total Weight. Diamond: 1.21ct Total Weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black rhodium-plated solid 18 kt gold diamond key pendant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Imagine a delicate key-shaped pendant, crafted in lustrous 18-karat gold, but with a deep, dramatic finish thanks to a fine layer of black rhodium plating. The result is a velvety, g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Tiffany & Co. Multi-Gem Lock and Key Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning necklace showcasing an intricate design from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This elegant piece features a heart-shaped padlock penda...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18...
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Diamond Pendant Necklace 18kt White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Necklace Ref. number: GRP09001/60011306 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: Pendant 1.5' inches / Chain 16' Inches Hallmark: ©...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., Diamond And Multigem Heart Key Locket Pendant/Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning necklace is designed as a heart-shaped lock and key, the pendant set with round pink tourmaline, iolite, orange fire opal, yellow fire opal, amethyst, tsavorite garnet,...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18...
18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Necklace, 20 Inches, Approx. 180.0 Grams
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bold 18K yellow gold necklace is designed as a continuous sequence of interlocking Greek-key links, creating a strong geometric rhythm around the neckline. The articulated const...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Gold Heart Key Necklace Diamond Pendant Charm Chain 16''
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: White gold 750/18k Condition: Mint Diamonds: 0.06ctw Pendant dimension 24mm x 8.7mm With Bail 26.3mm Chain Length 16'' Long Weight 3.7gm Comes with Tiff...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Key Seal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle haed hallmark. An elegant antique pendant consisting of an openwork link that holds, as a pendant, a triangular motif delicately engraved with ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Key Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg & oxidized silver Diamonds 0.12 ct approx Limited edition Crafted from 18K yellow gold and oxidized silver, the Pendant is a limited edition piece boasting 0.12 car...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond Key Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Tiffany & Co. key pendant presents a delicate and romantic interpretation of a timeless symbol. The top of the pendant features a beautifully shaped open heart desig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Barbara Bixby Key of Life Pendant Enhancer Rhodolite Garnet Sterling Silver 925
By Barbara Bixby
Located in Dearborn, MI
Barbara Bixby Key of Life Pendant Enhancer Rhodolite Garnet Sterling Silver 925 From Barbara Bixby's Website "The key is an ancient symbol of knowledge and discovery that unlocks...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Tiny Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved into a modern Greek Key design, symbolizing eternity and unity. This elegant pendant is ad...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking.The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.We made in very neat detail and workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian 18Kt Gold Turquoise 'Key to My Heart' Pendant Brooch, 1810
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca Rare love token from the period, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, lovely padlock enhanced by natural Turqu...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Blue topaz & sapphire key 18KT white gold pendant necklace LARGE size
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Super long key pendant made with quality in mind, Swiss topaz totalling 2 carats with vibrant blue color made with 0.50 carats of natural blue sapphires in 18KT white gold. The key p...
Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant 20 Inches Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Pendant Necklace, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, featuring a 0.24 carat cushion-cut Fancy Yellow diamond as the centerpiece, accented by round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Design Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved into a modern Greek Key design, symbolizing eternity and unity. This elegant pendant is ad...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Blue & White Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a bold Greek Key Diamond Pendant, handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Athens, Greece. The geometric design features four beautifully defined Greek Key ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized skeleton style key with a pierced quatrefoil motif head Accented by fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in gold Bead set with additional F/G co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer and chain is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming a Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning penda...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds shaping the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity. The stunning pendant features Brilliant Cut White Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer and chain is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming a Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning penda...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Barbara Bixby Key of Life Pendant Enhancer Blue Topaz Amethyst Sterling Silver 9
By Barbara Bixby
Located in Dearborn, MI
Barbara Bixby Key of Life Pendant Enhancer Blue Topaz Amethyst Sterling Silver 925 From Barbara Bixby's Website "The key is an ancient symbol of knowledge and discovery that unlo...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant necklace is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming the Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning pendant neckl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Thi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, French Pocket Watch Key, T-bar & Swivel Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key, T-bar & Swivel Clip 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately A wonderful and increasingly rare antique French pocket watch acce...
Gold, 18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|21% Off
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze key (3rd-4th century AD) and 22k yellow gold pendant on a coral and 18k yellow gold beaded necklace.
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Key Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Together, the pendant and chain weigh 6.72 grams. Pendant stamped - 18K 750GXBPYX; chain stamped - 750.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, G...
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Thi...
Gold, 18k Gold
$6,500
Gucci Gold Key Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Gucci 1 1/2 x 1 inch
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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.