Vintage 18k Gold S-Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold chain necklace features a sleek, repeating S‑link pattern.
Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold S-Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold chain necklace features a sleek, repeating S‑link pattern.
18k Gold
16 Inch Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Large Open Twisted Link Chain Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold large open handmade twisted link necklace. - 28.3 grams - 16 inches long
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Chain Link 18k White & Yellow Gold Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Pomellato Chain Link Yellow Gold Necklace. Crafted in radiant 18kt yellow gold, this necklace exemplifies Pomellato's avant-garde design and exquisite craftsmanship.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Chaine D'ancre Extra Large Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare and highly sought-after, this Hermès Chaine d'Ancre necklace is a remarkable interpretation of one of the maison's most iconic motifs. Crafted in solid 18K yellow ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci 18k White Gold Large 6 Horsebit Motif Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Gucci horsebit chain necklace is crafted in solid 18k white gold and showcases the brand’s iconic equestrian motif in a refined, modern design. Six polished horsebit l...
18k Gold, White Gold
Germany 18k Yellow Gold 17" 18.3mm Wide Heavy Puffed Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Large Heavy Substantial Statement Necklace! Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 190.97 Grams Chain Type: Wide Puffed Curb Link Chain Length: 17 inches in wearable length Clasp:...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Hematite 17 mm Large Link Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
A bold luxurious David Yurman Piece, perfect for unisex wear. With interpolated, hematite links, polished gold links, and rope design links. This necklace is made in 18K yellow gol...
Hematite
Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies, possessing a stunningly fine and vibrant red color, referred to as 'pigeon blood red', wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Azurmalachite And Diamond Chain Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace is an 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and azurmalachite necklace designed and signed by David Webb. The necklace centers a large smooth oval tablet of high quali...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy 18K Gold 32" Alternating Polished & Brushed Mariner Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This long and fancy chain necklace is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a beautiful design that is constructed from large oval links that alternate with a high ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Beaded Corrugated Style Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made 36 inches long, 18k Yellow Gold Beaded Style Link Necklace. The beaded corrugated style links create a captivating pattern that adds a touch of style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold 59" Unique Alternated Curb & Twisted Long Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.61 Grams Chain Type: 2mm Alternating Curb & Twisted Open Long Link Chain Chain Length: 59 Inches Chain Width: 2.5mm (at the panel link) Cla...
18k Gold
Big and Bold 18K Yellow Gold Large Link Necklace with One Diamond Link
By Abel & Zimmerman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This finely crafted 18k yellow gold modified curb link necklace was created and released by venerated German maker, Abel & Zimmerman. It measures 16 inches in length and a very subst...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Marquise Link Chain Necklace with Removable Rock Crystal Pendant
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Marquise Link Choker Necklace With Rock Crystal Pendant. This elegant necklaces combines small marquise links with 6 larger marquise links. The necklace measures...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Ceramic Large Love Pendant Long Link White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Ceramic Screws Large Love Pendant with long Link Chain Necklace by Cartier With 279 round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VS1 clarity 8 ceramic screws Deta...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique French 18K Gold Filigree Necklace – Belle Epoque Chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 karat solid yellow gold and hallmarked with French eagle heads. It exists out of larger and smaller links connected ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,149Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 5.72 Carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5.72 carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace Briolette-cut diamond bead chain necklace, set with thirty five diamonds weighing 5.72 total carats, the diamonds sp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16"
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16" Description: This David Yurman large oval link necklace combines the designer’s signature cable motif with bo...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier 1970's Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Curb Link Chain Bracelet Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a matching necklace and bracelet set designed as large graduated curb link chain Featuring platinum-topped stations and bead set with single and round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Oval Garnet Link Chain Necklaces By Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade 18-karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring 25 oval-cut garnets positioned at different points along the chain. The garnets are set in pairs, and the chain connecting them...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 19th Century 18k Rose Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. This charming antique rose gold chain is made up of a fine mesh interspersed with small faceted gold beads and gold rings. A...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 30 inch length Weight 12 grams approx. 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Chain can be clasped at any length Expertly crafted 18 karat yellow gold, t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 30 inch length Weight 12 grams approx. 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Chain can be clasped at any length Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this im...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,676Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Monogram Flowers 18k gold OT buckle chain necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Feminine and playful, the Idylle Blossom collection brings life to the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Idylle Blossom creations reveal the free-spirited ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Hoorsenbuhs Grand Link Lariat Diamond 7.27 CT 18K White Gold Necklace 17 in
By Hoorsenbuhs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details Designer: Hoorsenbuhs Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 73.5 Grams Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 7.27 Carat Total Weight Clarity: VS1 Color: G Style: Grand L...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chimento Two-Tone 36 Inch Long Large Circle Link 18-Karat Necklace In Stock
By Chimento
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chimento 18k Two Tone 36" Long Large Circle Link Necklace Designer: Chimento Material: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k Rose Gold Chain Length: The necklace measures approximately 36 inches in...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Large Flower Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant 5 Flower Necklace Product: 5 Flower Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 3.50 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive opera length necklace crafted in deep 18K yellow gold and finished with a lovely hand-texturing that can be seen throughout. Separating each section are large, tumbled ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
This luxuriously long 61.25 inch, fine hand-crafted 18K yellow gold necklace is composed of a pair of curb link chains joined together by a gold hand holding an intricately engraved ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Sterling Silver Long Herringbone or Chevron Link Necklace
Located in valatie, NY
The flat, polished surface looks sophisticated when layered with other chains or delicate necklaces. This link is Inspired by ancient Egyptian designs.
Sterling Silver
Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France
By Gay Freres
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Gay Freres 18K woven yellow gold long chain X link necklace convertable to a lariat necklace, a double necklace, belt and quad bracelet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Antique solid gold Sautoir - Victorian necklace - Long guard chain dog clasp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Besides gold is always the right colour to combine with any outfit. Necklace length : 69,5 cm Special Link width : 0,4 cm Curb link width : 0,25 cm Total Weight : 20,5 gr Conditi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,692 / item
Mattioli Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k rose gold Length: 48 cm If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold Mattioli’s skilled artisans ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Estate Bib Necklace features Natural Round Turquoise Cabochons bezel set in chain link pattern with larger Oval Turquoise ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
64.26 Carat Citrine Rose Gold Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
64.26ct pear, oval and round citrine 18k rose gold link necklace. Multi shaped citrines are prong set starting with a large pear-shaped center.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Planished Link Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Experience luxury every day in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handmade Heavy Oval Planished Link Chain. The oval planished links with their matte finish gives it gorgeous texture and a bol...
Gold, 18k Gold
Crivelli Pearl and dDamond Multi - Way Necklace / Waist Chain in 18k Rose Gold.
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Crivelli pearl and diamond multi - way necklace / waist chain in 18k rose gold. This stationary necklace featuring large oval link chain in 18k rose gold, accented with golden pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval XL Planished Link Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Experience luxury every day in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handmade Heavy Oval Planished Link Chain Link The chain, with its matte finish, gives it gorgeous texture and a bold, modern l...
Gold, 18k Gold
Mattioli Navettes Collection Long Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Navettes Long Necklace in 18k rose gold Length: 100 cm Production Time 4 weeks NAVETTES COLLECTION From the name of the most refined gem cut, the navette shape is the heart of a d...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose & White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k rose gold and 1,66 ct. brown/white diamonds Length: 48 cm If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k ...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose Gold & white Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k rose gold and 1,66 ct. brown/white diamonds Diamonds carats: 1,66ct Length: 50 cm If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli New Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose & Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k gold and 1,25 ct. brown/white diamonds Length: 48 cm If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold ...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian Sterling Silver Long Byzantine Box Link Necklace
Located in valatie, NY
Italian Sterling Silver Long Byzantine Box Link Necklace. The Byzantine box link is an intricate, durable chain design featuring a complex, four-in-one interlocking pattern that crea...
Sterling Silver
Italian 18k Yellow & White Gold Wide Textured Interlocking Mesh 16" Bib Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 156.42 Grams Chain Type: 6 Row Textured Mesh Link Chain Length: 16 inches Chain Width: 33.7mm (1.3") (straight area closer to the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose Gold white Diamonds & Sapphires
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hiroko Necklace in 18k rose gold, white diamonds, pink and blue sapphires Diamonds carats: 0,20 ct. Length: 50 cm If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The ti...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$45,500Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $130, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Large Glittering GIA 10CT Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent GIA Certified Fancy Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace. Neckla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Watch Chain 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Mārupe, LV
Antique French Watch Chain Rare 18-carat yellow gold (750/1000). An elegant antique piece featuring hand-crafted oval geometric links, characteristic of refined 19th-century French w...
Yellow Gold
French20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Formerly a watch chain, this elegant short yellow gold chain is made up of slender openwork links decorated with a gold twist. Eac...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli New Hiroko Collection Necklace in 18k Rose & white Gold White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k gold and 1,25 ct. brown/white diamonds If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold Mattioli’s skil...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold. A magnificent antique choker necklace, it is made up of shuttle-shaped links, openworked with fine filigree decorations. Each link is separated from th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Heart Citrine Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This fascinating estate Italian necklace is a striking example dating 1975 circa Entirely made of solid 18 KT gold Large Cuban links chain leading to a superb centre styled with a he...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Wide Open Panther Link 18 Karat Choker Necklace 166.2 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
This chic vintage 1970's necklace consists of large interlocking links that measure appx. 7/8 inch wide and is appx. 16 inches in length with the neck opening at appx. 15 Inches. ...
18k Gold
$23,099Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 13.24 Carat Diamond Rosecut 18K White Gold Floral Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 13.24 Carat Diamond Rosecut 18K White Gold Floral Necklace This Panim necklace is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. Rosecut diamonds have a unique charm a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ippolita 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Rock Candy 37" Long Wrap Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Blue Topaz - Facete Round Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - Range from 6.9mm to 12.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 23.94 Grams ...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini France 90´s 18k Yellow Gold, diamonds, emerald and panthere necklace
By Cellini
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Their eyes are set with square emeralds and in their mouths holds a central diamond round ring. Necklace chain measuring 17.5 cm or 7" Diamonds are total of 27 of aprox 0.10ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
.89 Carat Round Diamond Dangle Drop White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A 16 inch coil and link design chain is adorned with diamond set petals and marquise shaped links have three separate dangling diamond pave set tear drops hanging with matching sides...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.