1940's Diamond Necklace white gold
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning 1940s old cut diamond necklace set in 18ct white gold.
20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1940's Diamond Necklace white gold
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning 1940s old cut diamond necklace set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940's Retro 18k yellow Gold Necklace with Spessartite Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage necklace exudes a timeless, feminine glamour that harkens back to the retro styles of the 1940s.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace / pin Hand crafted From the 1940's Brilliant opal colors was originally a brooch pin that was later converted to a necklace. both options are still fun...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,500
1940s Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 14k yellow gold bead necklace from the 1940s. The necklace measures 15 inches in length and 11mm in width.
14k Gold
Retro 1940's Nugget Turquoise Long Station Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Free-form turquoise nuggets spaced along a chain of elongated 18k gold links—some beads pale sky, some closer to green-blue, each one tumbled to its own perfectly natural shape rathe...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Professionally composed from two 1940s vintage jade necklaces, this substantial one-of-a-kind jewel possesses remarkable visual weight and presence at over 200 grams.
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940's Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fringe Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy chain comprised of grooved fanning and fluted bar links centering a fringe drop station Featuring eleven oval cut garnets prong set across fanning links Each meas...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 1940's Retro Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Scrolling Station Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain centering a swirling gold station with clustered pearls Ranging in size from 4.0 to 7.5 mm round - rose body color with strong iridescence Completed by...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking 14K yellow gold necklace from the 1940s Retro era, featuring a bold design with sculptural curves and gemstone accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940's, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls. 2 individual gold-plated strands, each 3.5 cm wide, bordered with small pearls.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Circa 1940s 10k Gold, Multi Gem Set Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage 10ct Multi Gem Set Gold Necklace Stamped 10k Gold Circa 1940s A dance of colour from a bygone era… Step into 1940s elegance with this 10k gold vintage necklace, gleaming...
10k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Bow Necklace & Earrings Set, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold necklace, with a gold bow and brilliant diamonds in the center and also on the fringes, Italy 1940s, length 50 cm. can be used as a brooch Matching pair ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Circa 1940s. 16 5/8 inch length.
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Made in Argentina Circa 1940s 16 1/4 inch long
18k Gold
Cartier 1940s CCartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold This vintage Cartier necklace is made from interlocking links of 14k yellow gold, forming a bold yet refined chain ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Necklace with Diamonds, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat rose gold gas-pipe necklace with a central bow-tie and brilliant diamonds, Italy 1940s 48 grams Length 48 cm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1940s Cleopatra Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cleopatra Necklace 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Makers Mark N K This 1940s 9ct gold, Cleopatra necklace is a breathtaking piece of jewellery that exudes timeless ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French import 18 carat yellow gold fringe necklace; part of our diverse vintage French jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Venetian Art Gold Foil Glass Bead Necklace 1940s Vintage 14K GF
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Stunning Venetian Gold Foiled Glass Bead Necklace. This necklace will be noticed, it has Huge Venetian Glass beads, all hand knotted. Large beads make up this wonderful necklace in...
Gold-filled
Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Blue Sapphire and Opal Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gold Pendant Circa 1940 's Hand made Pendant Natural Stones 14k Yellow Gold approx 8.0 grams Center has two natural opals about 6x4 each. all around are small Natural Blue S...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Arrow Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.20 carat. Circa 1940s 15 inches long
Diamond, 14k Gold
Kitten Charm Natural Ruby Vintage Cat 14 Karat Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Kitten Charm With Natural Ruby stones 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.7 grams Circa 1940's pre-owned - very Good condition Size: 1' inch Natural Ruby - 2mm each stone Was bought ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands of seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream body color with faint rose overtones. They are of good quality and luster. The st...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, 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
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1940s 15 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Tassel Necklace.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with this elegant lariat Ncklace, crafted in luminous 15 karat gold. Featuring a refined rope- style chain and a fluid tassel drop, this piece strikes the perfect b...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s.
Mixed Metal
Gold Plated Rope Twist Hearts Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated necklace featuring five rope twist hearts.
Large Vintage Garnet Pendant Circa 1940's 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Garnet gemstone Pendant. Brilliant Sparkling Color Made from 10k yellow gold weight with the chain is approx 8.7grams Chain is 14k and 27' inch long Size of pendant is appro...
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Convertible Necklace Brooch 1940s Retro Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional vintage creation by Tiffany & Co. is a rare and elegant example of Retro-era design from the 1940s, masterfully crafted in rich yellow gold. Designed as a versat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$203Sale Price|30% Off
Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
A carved open back shell cameo in an oval filigree setting, hanging on a complimentary fine chain necklace. Pendant is 10K gold, circa late 1800s, Victorian.
14k Gold
Retro Diamond and Hematite Platinum and 14k Gold Necklace, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The necklace is finished with a 14K yellow gold clasp, seamlessly tying the look together.
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mazer Gold Plated Red and Clear Rhinestone Pendant Necklace circa 1940s
By Mazer
Located in London, GB
There is wear to the gold plating. This stunning high quality collar necklace by Mazer is circa 1940s.
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Tapered Baguette cut and Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Vintage 18ct White Gold Necklace with Japanese Cultured Pearls and Diamond
Located in Milano, MI
Refined 1940s vintage necklace crafted in 18ct white gold, finely detailed and adorned with Japanese cultured pearls measuring approx. 7 mm.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Gold Filled Link Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon Stones circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold filled link necklace featuring blue glass cabochon stones, and two ornate connectors.
French Bazot 18K Gold Poured Glass Enamel Plaques Silver Pendants Necklace 1940s
By Andree Bazot
Located in Chicago, IL
Acquired in France and featuring French studio-artist Andree Bazot's signature technique of topping free-formed layers of polychrome enamels fused on textural foiled plaques with a d...
Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold, 18k Gold
Long Gold Tone Chain Necklace with Filigree and Faux Coral Stones circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Long gold tone necklace with ridged detail links, and featuring fine filigree metal work set with faux coral stones.
Coro Pegasus Gold Plated and Aqua Blue Rhinestone Pendant Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The gold plating has worn away on much of the necklace.
18K Yellow Gold Russian Prince Troubetskoy Cigar Fob Tool, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece, large 18K yellow gold Russian Armorial Prince Troubetskoy crest cigar fob tool medallion by Maison Arthus Bertrand with Eloi Pernet surgical steel cutting mechanism, in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joseff of Hollywood Gold Plated Mauve and Clear Crystal Cross Necklace 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Superb Joseff of Hollywood large cross pendant and necklace, with the Joseff Russian gold plated antique finish.
123.24 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine 14k Rose Gold Pendant Retro 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
The metal is acid tested 14k rose gold. The Retro period, spanning roughly the late 1930s through the late 1940s, was defined by large sculptural forms and an enthusiastic use of ros...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant circa 1940s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite 14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant from the circa 1940s exemplifies timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. Crafted with delicate 14-karat gold, the pendant fea...
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front, 1940s Octagonal Shaped Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Octagonal Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front* Circa 1940s THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Explore the elegance of this stunning 9ct yellow gold 1940s locket, a true testam...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold 1940s Single Stone Diamond, Modern Pendent With Trace Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This pendant necklace is truly stunning, featuring a single natural, brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.33ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Pineapple Tassel Rope Chain Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Circa 1940s 16 1/2 inches long +3 inch tassel
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Cat Brooch with Natural Seed Pearl Ball
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, dating back to the 1940s, captures the playful spirit of a beloved feline friend. Elegantly design...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,084
1940s Amethyst Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This statement piece will be noticed from afar and its size means it can be worn over thicker garments in the colder months. Necklace not included. Highlights - 1940s circa - 18ct ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold pendant brooch from the Retro period, circa 1940s, centering a large emerald-cut amethyst measuring approximately 23.6mm x 19.4mm x 12mm and weighing approximately 35...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Cross Pendant, Belgium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant with 18 karat white gold and 18 karat rose gold applied decoration; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Old European Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow and White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.80 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, Rose Cut and Old European Cut diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Charm 18 Karat circa 1940s Large Charm Purple Amethyst Vintage Etruscan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Beautiful Charm Vintage circa 1940's Size: 1.5' inch wide and 1.5' tall. Five Large natural Amethyst oval shape(20x 13 mm each) Four pearls on top (8mm each) Hand Made with man...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
1940s European 18k Gold Enameled Pendant with 1.2ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 1940s pendant/brooch is made of 18k gold. The vignette on the front is that of a shepherdess holding a young girl by the hand and accompanied by a sheep dog and is made of ename...
Diamond
1940s Vintage 34.92 Carat High Zircon and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 34.92 carat high zircon and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Art Deco style jewellery collection. This ...
Zircon, Yellow Gold
14k Open Heart Pendant. Antique 1940s Large Open Heart Pendant.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Large Open Heart Pendant Made by White ROSE company Condition: Antique. Engraved inside. 1940s. Details: 3.4grams total weight. 27mm by 31mm
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold Twenty One Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.75 carats approximately Thirty Four Baguette Cut Diamonds w...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
1.60 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace, circa 1940's
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1940's. 3 oval bluish green opals, approx. 1.35cts 1 round bluish green opal, approx. .25cts 14k yellow gold Tested: 14k 2.7 grams Top to bottom: 34.6 mm Width: 9.3mm or 1/3 ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Necklace, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
This very elegant antique necklace is modelled in gold throughout and it is decorated with some little gold pendants.
Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
The necklace can be transformed into two bracelets. French work from the 1940s.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.355 in L 17.5 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro 1940's Gaspipe Ruby & Diamond Necklace Choker
Located in QLD , AU
This retro 1940's style is making a huge comeback to the jewellery world.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Diamond Platinum Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Madrid, ES
This Necklace has a beautiful double asymmetric tassels. Made of platinum and 18 kts. Gold with brillant cut-diamonds weighing 2 carats. French assay marks.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Necklace Choker Diamon Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Retro necklace choker 1940s Gold 18 Karats with views in white gold Weight 43.10 grams and With 11 Diamonds singl- cut 0.25 carat total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique White Gold and Diamond Necklace, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
The necklace is crafted in white gold throughout and dates from the 1940s.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
VINTAGE 1940'S JADE GREEN, PEARL AND GOLD TONE NECKLACE
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a gold tone jade lucite faux pearl ornate neckace from the 1940's. It is in excellent condition.
Measurements:
16"
drop 2"x1"
...
1940s Hobe Gold Tone Necklace with Rhinestones
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful statement piece will be a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection. A gold tone chain wraps around the green and clear rhinestones. Rhinestones drip off the neckl...
1940s French Sapphire Emerald Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Each link made from twisted wires and decorated with circular-cut sapphires and emeralds.
Amazonite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
A stylish 18ct yellow gold and diamond gas pipe-work necklace of lariat form with gold open work palm motifs accented with diamonds. French, circa 1940.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Art Deco Convertible Gold Necklace, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Made of a series of hexagons joined together to form a honeycomb shape. It has an overlapping style with a removable ""X"" section with 10 round shape huit-huit cut diamonds, H color...
18k Gold
1940's Triple Strand Pearl Blue Green Gold Stone Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an amazing necklace. Triple strand glass pearl s with pearl dangle. The center is brass flowers with pearl centers. The middle stone is a blue green iridescent lucite stone. ...
Unavailable
W 1.85 in L 15 in
Mazer Bros. Gold & Rhodium Emerald Asymmetrical Necklace & Earrings Set, 1940s
By Mazer Brothers
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Mazer Brothers gold-plate over rhodium necklace and matching clip-back earrings from the 1940s.
Circa 1940s Ernest Steiner Blue and Gold Jeweled Pendant Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1940s gold tone metal chain necklace with a large, ornate pendant bezel set with oval and round turquoise glass cabochons.
Brass
1940s Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vino I drink Vino I wear! Gold, Silver, Copper metal tones grapes and leaves round book chain necklace. A must wear for a wine country wedding or casual wine tasting weekend! End ...
Unavailable
W 0.25 in L 15.25 in
Vintage 1940s Snake Necklace 14 Karat Gold with Ruby Trim on the Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Classic - this 14k yellow gold snake necklace is solid and typical of the period when gold was affordable and plentiful. Today's versions do not measure up in quality an...
14k Gold
1940s Clear Stone & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic summer 1940's necklace. It is a collar necklace with gold metal book chain -white milk glass and clear glass faceted stones.
Multi-Strand Gold-Toned and Green Paste Necklace - 1940s/1950s
Located in London, Chelsea
Striking Vintage Multi-Strand Necklace. This spectacular piece is made of 6 strings featuring green paste and gold-tone metal.
Gilt Metal
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 0.12 in Dm 4.61 in L 0.32 in
Vintage Tubogas Necklace Circa 1940s Yellow & White Gold 18 Karat Diamond
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful yellow gold and white gold tubogas choker at 18kts. Its excellent fall makes it look magnificent to the eye with a perfectly concealed tongue closure and safety clasp. Set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 18 Karat Gold and Ruby Fringe Necklace, 1940s
Located in Sydney, NSW
A spectacular necklace of 243 oval and round rubies of very good colour and good to medium clarity four claw set in 18k gold in a graduated fringe design with a chain back and opera ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s French Gem Set Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold necklace inlaid with small Diamonds with Platinum setting
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 16 in
1940s Tubular, Ruby and Gold Tubogas Necklace with Matching Earrings En Suite
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 14kt Gold Three Dimensional,Tubular Gaspipe Necklace With Easy Fastener For Clasp Which May Be Worn In The Front. 14kt Gold Clasp Is embellished With Numerous Faceted Rub...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 0.95 in L 0.95 in
Vintage Retro Pendant 1940s Agate Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Curious polyhedron pendant 1940s in the form of a cuboctahedron made of yellow gold 18 Karats weight 11.85 grams and decorated with 6 cabochon cut gems of 12 millimeters in diameter ...
Agate, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 15.95 in W 0.6 in D 0.2 in
Trifari Vintage Modernist Necklace by Alfred Philippe, circa 1940s, America
By Alfred Philippe, Trifari
Located in London, GB
Trifari modernist necklace by Alfred Philippe, circa 1940s, USA. Gold toned choker/collar.
Gold Plate
Art Deco Engraved Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1940's Art Deco Engraved Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Engraved Cross Yellow Gold Cross 10K Yellow Gold Classic Cross Design Never...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Art Deco Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1940's Art Deco Engraved Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Engraved Cross Yellow Gold Cross 10K Yellow Gold Classic Cross Design Never...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold 1940s Drop Necklace
Located in London, England
Extremely elegant and tactile 1940's necklace made in 14 carat yellow gold. Tubular link with detailed upside down pear shaped drops.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Two-Tone Chain Necklace 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Unknown CIRCA: 1940’s MATERIALS: 14K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 62 grams MEASUREMENTS: 19" x 7/16” HALLMARKS: 14K An impressive Retro chain necklace made of rose and yellow 14k g...
Gold, 14k 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.
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