18K Yellow Gold 4.35mm Curb Link Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Classic and substantial, this 18K yellow gold curb link necklace offers timeless style with luxurious weight and refined craftsmanship.
Yellow Gold
$4,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Baguette Pear Diamond Cluster Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Minimalist Baguette Pear Diamond Cluster Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Featuring a stunning arrangement of pear-cut and baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Star Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 Star Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond brings...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Weighing 55.2 grams of solid 18K yellow gold, the chain offers remarkable presence whether worn alone or paired with an important pendant.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Natural Diamond Station Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Mixed shape Carat: 2.62 ct Color: Multicolour Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.95 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
$51,000Sale Price|25% Off
Signed David Yurman 18K Gold & Diamond Necklace – 121 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional signed David Yurman necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold, featuring approximately 3.00 carats total weight of natural VS-quality diamonds. An impressive an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,455Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Minimal Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SEPD-31222B Gross Weight :- 4 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 3.92 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 0.41 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,567Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified SI/H Natural Diamond Minimalist Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified SI/H Natural Diamond Minimalist Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold features mix cut diamonds set in the bar shape making a pendant set in the chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bar-Link Chain Necklace, circa 1940s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Some chains are simply chains. And then there are chains like this, intricate, beautifully considered, and quietly luxurious in a way only vintage craftsmanship can capture. This fi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,033Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 0.57ct Pear & Round Diamond Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The centerpiece of this necklace is a beautiful pear-shaped diamond, radiating brilliance and allure. Surrounding the pear diamond are delicately arranged round diamonds, each meticu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Watch Chain, Circa 1900, 29.66g, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 18k gold watch chain is a classic example of traditional gentleman's jewelry, valued for its fine craftsmanship and solid gold construction.
Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful gift for yourself or someone special, you will love our 18k solid gold dragonfly pendant with chain! This pendant is not just a beauti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Turquoise 17.90cts & Diamond 1.23cts Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This eye-catching necklace showcases a graceful arrangement of pear-shaped turquoise gemston...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$18,320Sale Price|20% Off
HERMÈS Paris Geometric Circles Long Sautoir Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Adjustable necklace sautoir designed by Hermès Paris. This is a magnificent necklace sautoir created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermès, around the 1980's. The elegant ch...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Reversible Diamond and Emerald Quatrefoil Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes cast little quatrefoils from a very old station chain brought in by a customer many years ago. Her chain was pot metal, and in terrible condition, but had a lot of sen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant 18K Gold by Di Modolo
By Di Modolo
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant 18K Gold by Di Modolo This rare authentic Di Modolo Cross necklace is crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Roma Divas Necklace Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise & Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Diva's Dream necklace chain designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful necklace-chain created in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, around the 2000. The necklace is part of the Di...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Twisted Two Chain Link 18k Two-Tone Rope and Box Chain Link
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5mm Twisted Two Chain Link 18k Two-Tone Rope and Box Chain 32 Inch. The chain is very unique as it is an antique from the 1950s. The chain features two links twisted together...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,010Sale Price / item|20% Off
Twinkling 4.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18kt Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with baguette cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,749Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rose Cut Diamond Star Necklace in 18k White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Rose cut Diamond Star Necklace in 18K White Gold Timeless and dainty 18K solid gold pave diamond small star charm hanging form a link necklace. A perfect necklace by itself or...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,236Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.25 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Charms Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.25 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Charms Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold features a fine chain and delicate diamond drops spaced along the neckline.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,337Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H 1.08 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 1.08 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold features an arrangement of princess, emerald, and pear-cut diamonds set at the center of a white gold chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.00ctw Multi-Color Sapphire Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.00ctw Multi-Color Sapphire Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace Style: Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace Pendant Material: 18k White Gold Chain Material: 18k White Gold Stone Det...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Chunky Snake Herringbone Chain Necklace 9.5G 16 Inches
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Chunky Snake Herringbone Chain Necklace 9.5G 16 Inches Solid snake chain necklace in 18k white gold Chunky large herringbone snake necklace Hallmarked Weight 9.5 gra...
White Gold
Natural Heart Emerald & Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Heart Carat: 1.86 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.37 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE META...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Geometric Diamond Square Link Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning necklace is a masterpiece of modern jewelry design, blending the classic appeal of a tennis style with a sleek, contemporary geometric collar. Crafted in 18KT white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,582Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.2 Carat Baguette and Round Cut Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SEN-5025A Gross Wt. :- 35.74 gm 18k Solid Yellow Gold Wt. :- 34.3 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.2 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stella Flame 18K Gold And Sterling Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Chain
By Stella Flame LuXe Jewelry
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Our Sterling Silver, 18K Gold And Diamond Station Chain features seven, double-sided, solid 18K Yellow Gold Stars and three lustrous, grey, Tahitian Baroque Pearls. Twinkling, White,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18ct Gold Religious Italian Pendant & 18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18ct Gold Religious St.Christopher on a matching 18ct Gold Chain Circa Pre 1950 Italian hallmark stamp on reverse of pendant and on Chain Stamped 750 AUR - which is solid ...
Gold, 18k Gold
$2,042Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.87 Ct Pink Sapphire Studded Lips Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SEPD-31308 Gross Weight :- 4.64 gm 18k Solid Rose Gold Weight :- 4.47 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 0.87 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 12.03ct Natural Zambian Emerald Tennis Necklace, Anniversary Gift
Located in Diera, AE
The result reads as bold and monochromatic in the best sense, a solid ribbon of green around the neck. Set in 18K white gold, the necklace carries a gross weight of 19.32 grams, wit...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold 3.10ct Vivid Blue Sapphire & 1.10ct Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Hand‑crafted in solid 18k gold, the necklace drapes gracefully and feels luxurious when worn.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 22.38ctw VVS F Diamond Covered Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 12 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 5.52ctw exact 720 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace 18K Gold, Diamond & Enamel c.1860
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fabulous Victorian 18ct gold reticulating snake necklace made c.1860. Captivating, stylish and a marvel of fine jewellery making, Victorian snake neck...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Fancy Guchi Link-Textured 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless piece of fine jewelry, this elegant Guchi link chain necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with a refined textured link design.
Yellow Gold
$3,187Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 0.41 Carat SI/H Diamond Lariat Chain Y Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SEPD-31224A Gross Weight :- 4.31 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 4.19 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 0.6 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 21.5" Cable Link Chain Necklace w/ Sister Hook Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.77 Grams Chain Type: Cable link Chain Length: 21.5" Measured Next to a Ruler Chain Width: 1.4mm (approx.) End Loop Width: 2.9mm (approx.) Cl...
Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 14.42ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, Engagement Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Set in 18K white gold, the necklace has a gross weight of 20.4 grams, with 16.19 grams of gold content.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 18k White & Yellow Gold
By A Link
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A Link Necklace Diamond Chain set in 18K White and Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18" Omega Chain in Platinum /Omega necklace / Wire Necklace / Collar necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
A pin slides through a silicone ball for adjustable 16-18" length. Works as necklace or bracelet. Materials: Premium 18k solid gold or Pt850 platinum with fine craftsmanship.
Platinum
Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/18K Yellow Gold Chain with Pearls and Enamel, 19 i
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love unique chain, and this Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/ 18K Yellow Gold Chain is one of kind and special!
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Tanzanite and Tourmaline Station Necklace Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Tanzanite and Tourmaline Station Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut tourmaline and tanzanite.
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Natural Diamond Bridal Y Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Each stone is secured in a prong setting to allow light reflection from every angle. Crafted in 14k solid gold, the necklace combines a fine gold chain with a diamond-set front secti...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bulgari Vintage 18k Gold Coin Necklace, 1970s with Roman Imperial Gallienus
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
Rare Bulgari Vintage 18k Gold Coin Necklace, 1970s – Roman Imperial Gallienus Coins A prestigious and rare Bulgari vintage coin necklace crafted in the 1970s in solid 18k yellow gol...
18k Gold
Vintage Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Double Chain Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Gold Vermeil on 925 Solid Sterling Silver Genuine Vintage Coins Great Value Chain Length 28 inches
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Blue Agate 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Vintage Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This elegant piece features ten signature clover motifs set with...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garland Collection 14k Yellow, Rose or White Gold Handmade Link Necklace Chain
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Available in yellow, rose and white gold and 18k gold or platinum upon request. Add a single bold statement charm, multiple charms on each link or let the chain sleekly stand alone.
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise and Pear Shape Diamond Station Dainty Necklace 18k Yellow Gold R4061
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a dainty and cut solid 18K gold necklace chain with bezel set marquise and pear shaped diamonds that make a dainty station necklace. ♥ The chain measures 18"" long with an ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
$1,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pure 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Evil Eye Chain Necklace, Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Chain Necklace studded with round cut sapphire in 18k Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Chunky Rope Cuban Link Chain Necklace 14.1g 21 Inches
Located in London, GB
Combined 18k white and yellow gold chunky curb cuban link chain necklace solid gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique French Cut Diamond and Sugarloaf Emerald Bar Necklace Plat/ 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted with timeless elegance in Platinum, with a Solid 18K Yellow Gold paperclip chain, this rare piece channels the refined geometry and luxury of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Diamond Convertible Curb Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Diamond Convertible Curb Chain Necklace Description: This versatile high-jewelry piece is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a classi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18K White Gold 7.17ct Natural Diamond Pave Necklace, Cocktail Evening Party Gift
Located in Diera, AE
A wider pave band of round diamonds runs the full length of this 18K white gold necklace, set in a dense double row with visible gold dividers marking each segment. Diamond weight to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,589Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Necklace in 18k White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 1 carat Rose cut Diamond Star Necklace in 18K White Gold Timeless and dainty 18K solid gold pave diamond small star charm hanging form a link necklace. A perfect necklace by i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 20 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable custom-made pendant necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcasing an important cabochon emerald of approximately 18.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 30 Carat Gala Mixed-Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 30 Carat Gala Mixed-Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold A breathtaking statement of artistry and brilliance, this extraordinary mixed-cut diamond necklace showcases an ...
Diamond, 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.
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.