Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features beautifully variegated chrysocolla quartz beads combined with black
Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Smoky Topaz and Amethyst Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features bold, faceted amethyst and smoky topaz barrel shaped beads
Amethyst, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$11,344Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.23 in L 18 in
Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
11.4mm Round South Sea Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace features a gorgeous 11.4mm round South Sea pearl set as an elegant pendant
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Lavender Star Sapphire, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features a lovely 3.47 carat lavendar star sapphire
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 7.75ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Multi Gemstone Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored semi-precious gemstones. The pieces in this
Amethyst, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Evil Eye Brilliant Colors Evil Eye Multi Color Eye Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural gemstones. 18k White Gold Plated with Black Rhodium 3.70 grams total weight (with the chain
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Evil Eye Brilliant Colors Evil Eye Multi Color Eye Pendant 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural gemstones. 18k White Gold Plated with Black Rhodium 3.70 grams total weight (with the chain
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2.99 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Necklace 18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphires Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A romantic, color rich necklace by Tamir for Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered on a luminous
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Abstract Key Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking pendant necklace is the kind of piece that leaves a lasting impression whenever it is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone...
7.66 Carat Morganite Kite Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond Accents
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 7.66 Carat Morganite Kite Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Merkaba Diamond Accent by
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Santa Maria Mine Aquamarine, Blue Zircon and Blue Topaz Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant necklace features a gorgeous Santa Maria mine aquamarine framed with heart
Aquamarine, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Blue Zircon, Gold...
3.38 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Green Tourmaline Diamond Pendant 18K Gold Necklace
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 3.38 Carat Blue-Green Tourmaline Necklace with Fancy Yellow & Brilliant Diamonds – 18K
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Emer...
$1,848Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 4.22 in
Agate Jade & Onyx Tassel Pendant with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:0.5g, Diamond:2.72ct, Silver:5.87gm, Agate:2.54ct, Jade:18.50ct, Onyx:28.90ct Size: 107X14MM"
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
0.52 Carat Fancy Orange Yellow Diamond Double Halo Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 0.52 carat Fancy orange yellow diamond necklace is a classic fine jewelry statement
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Retro Gold Full Set 9.40 Carat Natural Multi Color Gemstone & Diamond Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 18k yellow gold 9.40 carat (approximate) multi color gem full necklace, bracelet and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Round Tahitian Pearl Black + White Diamond 18k Gold Long Necklace, Gellner 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace hand-fabricated in Germany by award-winning jewelry maker Gellner showcasing
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orient...
$4,765
H 0.71 in W 0.65 in Dm 0.65 in L 0.71 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Enamel and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Pendant is all handmade in a classic
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$6,500Sale Price|27% Off
H 0.75 in W 1 in L 1.75 in
Rainbow Moonstone White Diamond Double Link Chain Long Necklace, Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Dallas, TX
Long Drop Necklace handcrafted by award-winning jewelry designer Lauren Harper showcasing a
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Go...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Necklace) -- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: Necklace: 141.33 Grams Stone(s): (10) Natural Genuine
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amazonite and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement necklace features a beautiful collection of perfectly matched, 18mm round
Amazonite, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Aquamarine and Sapphire Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
, iron stone cubic bead and a 18 k rose gold millerighe hand engraved closure. The necklace length is 40
Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...
$33,750Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $75, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Glittering 90CT Ethiopian Opal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and Diamond Necklace. Stones are Very Clean and Extremely Fine! Approx T.C.W for Necklace 90CTS
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,500
H 2.75 in W 2 in L 28.75 in
Cleopatra Inspired Turquoise and Gold Necklace with Victorian Pietra Dura Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
and created this fashionable necklace. The pendant has a wonderful floral design depicting colorful
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Michael Kneebone Jasper Lava Rock Hematite Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
rock beads, hematite and vermeil spacers in this bold necklace. The composition is finished with a
Multi-gemstone, Hematite, Jasper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Rose Quartz Tile and Ruby Beaded Reversible Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, showing the crystals' mesmerizing internal structure. A pretty 18k yellow gold clasp brings the necklace
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Prehnite Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 24 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace combines two shapes of aquamarine with pretty green prehnite and textured
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines 1.42 Carats Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comes with a lovely 18k yellow gold cable chain measuring 18 inches in length. Handcrafted by our Master
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Rhodonite, Garnet Flower Enhancer with Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold accents. A pretty 14k yellow gold plunger clasp brings the necklace to a finished
Rhodocrosite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Hessonite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gol...
MISANI White Gold and Leather Multi-Gem Charm Necklace with Pearls and diamonds
Located in BILBAO, ES
necklace, multi gemstone necklace, leather and gold necklace, brown diamond pendant, pearl charm necklace
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Blue Top...
Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace with Hand Carved Rhodonite Floral Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents finish this pretty necklace, which measures 18 inches in length and can be worn with or without
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Aquamarine and Lapis Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous gemstone necklace features a beautiful collection of stunning Santa Maria blue
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal and Topaz Pendant, Unique Design
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Each gem is set a striking 18k yellow gold bezel and frame, handcrafted by our Master Jewelers in Los
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Agate Flower Enhancer and Coffee Colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely hand carved agate flower necklace is a conversation piece and wonderful way to add
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
16.79 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace can be worn with anything, given its "gold on gold" colorway. It features
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Go...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Labradorite Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind large heart shaped labradorite and diamond pendant necklace, It is handcrafted in
Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17mm Labradorite Bead Necklace with Peridot Accents and Gold Clasp, 19.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features impressive 17mm round labradorite beads arranged with peridot
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Phosphosiderite, Kunzite & Amethyst Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique necklace features a luscious collection of rare 14mm round phosphosiderite beads with
Amethyst, Kunzite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
10mm Chalcedony and Moonstone Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace pairs lovely, translucent 10mm blue chalcedony beads with adularescent blue
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Garnet and Rutilated Quartz Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents, 18.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rich and colorful necklace features unusually fine quality red garnet beads arranged with
Garnet, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Briolette and Citrine Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18"
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finishes the necklace at 18 inches - a perfect length for a variety of necklines! This necklace can be
Tourmaline, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Beaded Necklace with Moonstone, Onyx, and Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original strand of natural emerald beads is truly one-of-a-kind! The emeralds in this necklace
Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter and Kyanite Cabochon Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in precious 18k yellow gold, accented with a rich blue kyanite cabochon. Gambling counters, or gaming
Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,750
W 0.88 in D 0.38 in L 1 in
18.70 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Pendant Necklace masterfully hand-fabricated in Germany by the world-renowned, award
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Mint Green Tourmaline Necklace 3.56 Carat Round - Luxury Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 3.56 Carat Mint Tourmaline Necklace with Fancy Yellow & Brilliant Diamonds – 18K Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Station Necklace Cabochon 18k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic David Webb station necklace, made of 18k gold, featuring multi gemstones. Station necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.74 Carat Garnet Cabochon, Garnet Bead and Seed Pearl Filigree Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features a beautiful oval garnet cabochon in an intricate design of handmade 18k
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
12.58 Carat Sphene and Diamond Pendant in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a rare 12.58 carat sphene gemstone. This pear-shaped natural gem is
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Round Citrine and Pearl Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace brings golden citrine, luminous white pearls and rich yellow gold together in
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Citrine, Fire Opal and Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features warm, honey-colored faceted citrine and bright orange fire opal
Citrine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
$35,000
W 1.75 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.75 in
24.14 Carat Madeira Citrine Diamond Convertible Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This convertible pendant necklace and brooch by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills features a vibrant
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Faceted Citrine, Fire Opal and Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features warm, honey-colored faceted citrine and bright orange fire opal
Citrine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Hand Carved Crescent Moon and Yellow Diamond "North Star" Pendant in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully hand carved translucent milky quartz, set in 18k
Moonstone, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Blue Flash Moonstone, Chrome Diopside, Blue Sapphire and Gold Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely necklace features beautifully matched moonstone beads arranged with bright green
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Hand Carved "Moon and Stars" Agate Cameo and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 18k gold pendant features a beautiful, 21mm round agate cameo that has been hand
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gol...
Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Key Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This wonderful pendant necklace is crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold and shaped as an elegant
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, G...
Italian Coral Carving and Onyx Charm Necklace in Gold with Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual charm necklace is made of blackened steel and features 5 Mediterranean coral beads
Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Coral, Stainless Steel, Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
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.
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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.