1970's 3D Diamond Horse Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1970's. Beautiful 3D horse pendant with a diamond.
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's 3D Diamond Horse Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1970's. Beautiful 3D horse pendant with a diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Elvis Necklace Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold - U.S.A. - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
Retro Elvis necklace pendant in 14K yellow gold - featuring a rectangular flat plaque with the background around each letter punched out and filed - wave hammered pattern to all four...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Libra Zodiac Medallion Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk shaped charm with twisted rope edges Pierced and grooved to depict scales and inscribed 'Libra" Representing the Libra astrological symbol Bead set round bri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 14k Gold Cornucopia Pendant Necklace Emerald Sapphire Enamel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970s pendant necklace features a 14k yellow gold round pendant on a 10k yellow gold chain.
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Chinese Lucky Fish Pendant, 1970s
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold, lapis lazuli carved Chinese rectangular-shaped pendant, displaying a good luck fish carved with other designs. Pendant includes a clasp used to open and clamp ...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Sombrero Pendant, United States, 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This charming 14K yellow gold sombrero pendant showcases exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant detail. The piece features a high-polished finish, highlighting a beautifully textured wi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Retro Heart Pendant with Gemstones, 1970s USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pendant is crafted in 14 karat gold and designed in a softly contoured heart silhouette with a graceful, sculptural presence. The front of the heart features a finely textured f...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Retro Turquoise Diamond Pendant, 4.0ct, United States, 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K gold pendant showcases a captivating 4.0-carat oval turquoise cabochon, prong set to highlight its vibrant hue. Five round brilliant diamonds accent one side, adding...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Golf Bag Pendant Necklace, Retro Style, USA, 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14-karat gold golf bag pendant is a perfect piece for golf enthusiasts who appreciate detailed craftsmanship. The pendant showcases a highly textured golf bag design, complete w...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Gold Wire Two-Mast Sailboat Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sailboat pendant. In 14k gold. Depicting a two-mast tall ship or sailboat with gold wire construction.
Gold, 14k Gold
$3,791Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.8 grams... Totally is diamond about 1.55 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2 clarity. Total length is chain 45 cm. Please...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruser 1970's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
By William Ruser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as intersecting dimensional wire disks centering a highly rendered depiction of the astrological sign Aquarius Depicting a crouching man with grooved features pouring water ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,884Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.40 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Dimention is sapphire 1.15 carat. Total le...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,521Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.13 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1970's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Perfume Bottle Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional geode-shaped perfume bottle with screw-off wand stopper Faceted with geometric panels - square panels and lid are grooved with grid pattern Suspending from ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Black Opal 14k Yellow Gold 1970's Vintage Necklace
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 14k Yellow Gold & Opal Necklace Features 14k Yellow Gold Thin Bar Chain w/ Human Figurine Pendant Features Bezel-Set Black Opal Behind Figurine Pendant Wight = 15 ...
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970's Carved Pastel Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved plaque of jade - pastel very light green to lavender in color Measuring 33.5 x 54.0 mm - carved to depict a stylized dragon With swirling body, crosshatched scales...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl With Diamonds 14k Gold Omega Pendant Necklace circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning circa 1970s Tahitian Pearl with Diamonds 14k Gold Omega Pendant Necklace exemplifies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship.
1970s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammer Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 14 karat yellow gold. Antique yellow gold charm representing a hammer. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Height : 3 cm approximately, width : 12.3 mm appr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abstract 1970's Leaf Pendant in Yellow Gold with White, Yellow & Brown Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This groovy pendant was originally a groovy brooch. To convert it, Eytan Brandes removed all of the pin hardware except for the hinge and enough pin to form a neat round bale. Sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Jadeite Jade Hand-Carved 14k Gold With Diamond Large Pendant circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Jadeite Jade Hand-Carved Pendant from the circa 1970s exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
1970s Star of David Filigree 14k Gold Plated Rope Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1970s Star of David Filigree 14k Gold Plated Rope Chain Pendant Necklace encapsulates the elegance of vintage design with its intricate filigree detailing and luxurious gold plat...
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal and diamond 14k yellow gold pendant brooch.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Pearl Sweet Sixteen Necklace, circa 1960s - 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Sweet Sixteen pendant necklace features a 14k yellow gold pendant suspended from an 18k yellow gold box chain.
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heart Locket Necklace, 1970s, 18-Inch Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming vintage heart locket necklace is a lovely 1970’s piece, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a timeless and sentimental design.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Amethyst Crystal Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage 70's gold and amethyst crystal sliced pendant. The 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Amethyst crystal mounted on a 14k stylized floral shaped wire suspended from a 1/2" wire bale. A lovely pal...
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold
Gübelin Swiss 18K Gold Textured Modernist Pendant with Diamond, 1970s
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K yellow gold (with a 14K gold bail), the pendant features an intricate openwork design of vertical striations, creating a sculptural, organic texture that is instantly ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Modernist 1970's Gold, Silver, & Gemstone Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schore
By Resia Schor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine convertible Modernist pendant necklace and brooch combination. By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor. In sterling silver, 14k gold, and bezel-set with...
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Circle Flower Engraved Locket, 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Circle Flower locket is crafted from polished 14K yellow gold, combining timeless design with delicate detailing. The front of the locket features a beautifully engraved...
Yellow Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl 30 inch Long 14k Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace - Creamy Beige Golden Hue, 30-Inch Length, 14K Yellow Gold Clasp Description: Step back into the glamorous era of the 1970s with t...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold King and Queen of Hearts Poker Card Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's playing card pendant necklace. 14k yellow gold King and Queen of hearts playing cards pendant, each card accented with 10 round red rubies in a heart shape.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 59.14 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This chain may be replaced with a chain of choice on request. This vintage 1970s pendant is hallmarked with the 14k gold fineness mark and representation of diamond carat weight (0....
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s. This beautifully detailed piece features the profile of a young lady with a rose ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 14K Gold Ruby and Sapphire Openwork Mandala Brooch-Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage 14K gold pendant-brooch masterfully crafted in an intricate openwork filigree design and set with a vibrant array of sapphires and rubies. The medallion-style piec...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s 14K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s. This beautifully detailed piece features a luminous mother-of-pearl profile of a young ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King. The large 3 1/4 x 2" 14k tendril-like gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwater "stick" pearls accented with f...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Cabochon Cut Boulder Opal 1.52ct Sapphire and 1.28ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional vintage boulder opal, 1.52 carat sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant with a 14 karat yellow gold snake chain; part of our diverse vintage jew...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver and Gold Kinetic Pendant, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
Inspired by the Space Age, a rare sterling and 14K gold pendant by Pierre Cardin (b. 1922) with a moveable outer ring. Cardin's striking geometric design reflects a minimalist aesth...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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W 0.6 in L 0.69 in
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Black Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1970s Vintage Necklace
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 14k Yellow Gold & Opal Necklace Features 14k Yellow Gold Thin Bar Chain w/ Human Figurine Pendant Features Bezel-Set Black Opal Behind Figurine Pendant Wight = 15 ...
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Pendant, 5.77ct Oval Cabochon, 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
This captivating vintage 14-karat yellow gold opal pendant from the 1970s showcases a luminous 5.77-carat oval cabochon displaying mesmerizing play-of-color in soft pastel hues of ye...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Substantial 1970's Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Scarab Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as gold box chain suspending lapis lazuli scarab pendant Scarab beetle carving features grooved back and ridged legs Lapis is opaque ultramarine blue with strong ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 1970's Vintage 18 Karat Gold Golden Fleece Ram Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a ram draped through a highly polished bale Fleece is woven and texturous while face is stylized Depiction is in reference to "The Golden Fleece" - the mytho...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970's Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Aries Zodiac Pendant
By Zodiac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round twisted wire disk centering a nephrite jade tablet Translucent dark mossy green with black mottling throughout Measuring 45.0 mm round - centering a rearing ram W...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Intaglio Vintage Pendant
By Zodiac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk-shaped form centering a 20.0 mm round tablet of carnelian Translucent medium reddish-orange in color and centering an intaglio carving Depicting a ram and t...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Banded Quartz Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow gold pendant set with one banded quartz pendant measuring two (2) inches long and one (1) inch long. Circa 1970s.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 1.25 Carat Sapphire and 0.50 Carat Diamond, 14k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.25 carat blue sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This fine an...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Coral Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 585 14K) Italian coral pendant measuring 1 inch long and weights 2.44 grams.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely and fun Cancer Zodiac pendant created by Cartier NY in the 1970s. A perfect gift for someone who was born between June 20 and July 22. Made of 14 karat (stamped) yellow gold ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) pendant necklace set with seven single cut diamonds, approximately 0.20 carat total weight with matching I/J color and SI clarity. The pendant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amber Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold amber pendant measuring 1.75 inches in length.
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond Open Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s diamond open heart white gold pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Diamond Open Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s diamond open heart white gold pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Freeform Natural Opal Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow gold pendant set with one freeform natural opal. The pendant measures 1 inch long and 0.50 of an inch wide. Circa 1970.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Triplet Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One freeform black opal triplet pendant measuring 23x9mm set in 14 karat yellow gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 6.04 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1970's pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Carved Dragon Lapis Lazuli Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with one carved lapis lazuli stone, with a dragon design, measuring 2.8 inches long.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Sapphire and Diamond Enhancer Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold 1970s sapphire and diamond enhancer cluster pendant set with one round center natural blue sapphire measuring 6.3mm. The center stone is surrounded by twelv...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with 14 Karat Gold Enhancer Bail
Located in Towson, MD
One carved lapis lazuli pendant set with one 14-karat yellow gold enhancer bail. The pendant measures 1.5 long and one (1) inch wide.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold A Letter Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 14 karat yellow gold. A yellow gold charm featuring the letter A in calligraphy, set on the underside with a small diamond. Pendant sold alone without its chain of present...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s 14 Karat Gold Surrealist Lucite Eye of Ra Sun God Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14K gold necklace with clear and black lucite eye pendant, circa 1970's.
14k Gold
Erté 1970's Sapphire Diamond Silver 14K Vintage Sophistication Necklace Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged panels with a stipple texture throughout and organically jagged edges Sterling silver with segments of yellow gold and centering an elongated station Depicting a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Freeform Abstract
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage freeform opal & diamond pendant (& brooch) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Solid Charm / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1970's 14 karat yellow gold Italian horn solid charm / pendant. This solid gold pendant features a curved horn design with a thin bail. Length: 1.75 in. 4.95 dwts. * Please note...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 14.46 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage moonstone pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced decorated pendant has a organic, asymmetric design,...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Carved Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Vintage Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved jade disk measuring 24.0 mm round - depicting a bird perched among blossoms Transparent light to dark green in color - sen in milgrain bezel with pierced radial s...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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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.