Victorian Antique 19K Yellow Gold Egyptian Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 19K Yellow Gold and Gold Filled Pendant Length: 4 inches Chain Length: 21.00 inches Pendant Width: 25.50 mm Chain Width: 3.80 mm Pendant Weight: ...
Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$17,490
H 0.88 in W 1.75 in L 16.01 in
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Rhodolite, Diamond & Enamel Serpentine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary antique serpentine necklace, masterfully crafted in rich 19K yellow gold and designed with remarkable fluidity and detail.
Diamond, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19k Yellow Gold Choker Style Necklace, 15.5 inches - 63.0g
Located in Providence, RI
Total carat weight of 4.8, VS1 Clarity, G Color. - 64 Round natural pearls, 3.8mm with beautiful luster - 12 Cabochon cut rubies ranging from 0.20 to 0.25 carats each, total carat we...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 19k Yellow Gold Persian Electric Blue Turquoise Bead Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The richly saturated turquoise displays the vibrant sky-blue hue prized in fine Persian turquoise, creating a bold and elegant statement piece. Finished with a 19k yellow gold clasp,...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace with Toggle Clasp
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in rich 19-karat yellow gold, this Elizabeth Locke necklace features a series of textured round links, creating a substantial yet elegant chain secured with a signature toggl...
Yellow Gold
19K Yellow Gold/Platinum .25cttw Round Brilliant Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Metal Type: 19K Yellow Gold/Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams Natural Diamond Details: Weight: .25cttw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
18k Gold
Vintage 19k Yellow Gold Red Coral Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace features multiple strands of vibrant red coral beads strung together and set with 19k yellow gold accents.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 19k Yellow Gold Figa Figural Hand Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage figural pendant crafted in rich 19k yellow gold, featuring a finely carved black Figa (Mano Figa) hand motif. The clenched hand form, with the thumb positioned bet...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 19k Yellow Gold Frame Blue Agate Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant features a cameo carved from blue agate, depicting the mythological scene of Cupid and Psyche in a moment of tender connection. The design is inspired by a mar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,995
W 1.75 in L 2.38 in
Elizabeth Locke 33.91 TCW Amethyst Mother Of Pearl 19k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Towson, MD
This exceptional estate Elizabeth Locke 19 karat yellow gold cross pendant, dating to 2005, represents the pinnacle of American fine jewelry design. Measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 3/4 i...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian GIA 19K Gold 1.21ctw Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
GIA Original Early Victorian English Antique 19K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant Step back in time with this breathtaking GIA-certified Early Victorian celestia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19kt Gold Smooth Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
Meticulously crafted in rich 19k yellow gold, this Elizabeth Locke necklace embodies enduring sophistication.
Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Venetian Glass and Moonstone Intaglio Elephant Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Brand: Elizabeth Locke Comprised of Venetian Glass, backed in mother-of-pearl and enriched by cabochon-cut moonstones Mounted in 19k Gold Gross Weight: 13.3 grams Dimensions: 1-3/8" ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold & Moonstone Pendant w/ Mother-of-Pearl & Venetian Glass
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Brand: Elizabeth Locke Comprised of Venetian Glass, backed in mother-of-pearl and enriched by cabochon-cut moonstones Mounted in 19k Gold Gross Weight: 22.7 grams Dimensions: 1.9" x ...
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Elizabeth Locke chain necklace is crafted from solid 19k yellow gold and features a toggle clasp with two options to wear it at a length of 18" or 16".
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ENRICA CISLAGHI 19K Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Henderson, NV
ENRICA CISLAGHI large curved chain links collar necklace in 800 yellow gold (19.2K). Concealed box clasp and figure-8 safety. Measurements: Length: 18 inches Width: 0.84 inch (21.2 m...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Elba Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke "Elba" link necklace in hammered 19k yellow gold, featuring larger oval-shaped links alternating with beaded connecting links, secured by a toggle clasp with cabochon...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Long Chain Orvieto Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Elizabeth Locke 31" long chain "Orvieto" necklace is crafted entirely from solid 19k yellow gold and features an elegant toggle clasp for ease of wear.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Heavy Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Heavy oval-shaped link bracelet in hammered 19k yellow gold, secured by a toggle clasp with cabochon sapphires at either end. Stamped '19k' with Elizabeth Locke signature design mark...
Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke oval-shaped link chain necklace in 19k yellow gold with a hammered finish.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke necklace in 19 karat yellow gold, featuring twenty-three 8-8.5mm cultured Akoya pearls with polished gold connecting links as well as hammered finish gold end caps on...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Venetian Glass Pearl Pendant Orvieto Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in MIAMI, FL
This elegant necklace is crafted in 19k yellow gold and features a Venetian glass and Pearl carved intaglio pendant.
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19K Gold Lapis Necklace with Hammered Martin Clasp
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
This classic Elizabeth Locke necklace features richly colored 10mm lapis lazuli beads, perfectly matched for depth and brilliance. The strand measures 17 inches in length and is fini...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19K Gold 17" Hammered Finish Open Link Toggle Chain Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color Material: Solid 19k Yellow Gold Weight: 91.00 Grams Chain Type: Interlocking Hammered Round...
Gold
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.36 in
Elizabeth Locke 19K Hammered Yellow Gold Carved Mother of Pearl Pendant Enhancer
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Elizabeth Locke 19K Hammered Yellow Gold Enhancer This detailed 19K hammered yellow gold enhancer features a center carved mother of pearl stone depicting a town scene. The pendant...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Chinese Gambling Counter Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Elizabeth Locke pendant features a circular-shaped mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter bezel-set in 19k yellow gold. The delicate piercings and intricate carvings, create a...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Coin Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional Elizabeth Locke 19k pendant brooch – is a magnificent blend of history and elegance. Featuring a central 19mm ancient gold coin, encircled by eight pearls and eight ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold 0.51ctw Diamond Byzantine Cross Enhancer Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.51ctw (exact) Material: 19k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 11.75 Grams Hei...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Green Venetian Glass Peridot Putto Intaglio Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke intaglio pendant, featuring green Venetian glass carved in a winged putto design backed by mother-of-pearl and bezel-set in a hand-hammered 19k yellow gold frame. Th...
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Moonstone and Diamond Pendant / Brooch 19k
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 19k, by Elizabeth Locke, American. Known for her Renaissance Revival motifs, Elizabeth Locke's jewelry is timeless. This pendant/brooch features a hand-hammered finish,...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Ruby Toggle Hammered Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
19k Yellow Gold Link Necklace by Elizabeth Locke.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Orvieta Hammered Gold Oval Link Necklace 19k Yg
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in San Diego, CA
Elizabeth Locke ORVIETA Hammer Oval Link Necklace Style: Chain Metal: 19K Yellow Gold Size: 18' Inches Hallmark: EL 19K Includes: Elegant Necklace Box Retail: $9,850 Sku#16000T...
Gold
Elizabeth Locke Spiked Link Hammered Gold Toggle Necklace 19k YG
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in San Diego, CA
Elizabeth Locke Spiked Oval Link Necklace Style: Chain Metal: 19K Yellow Gold Size: 19' Inches Weight: 51.2 grams Hallmark: EL 19K Includes: Elegant Necklace Box Retail: $10,80...
Gold
Vintage 5.75 Carat Diamonds & Gemstones 19k Gold Fancy Link Drop Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 5.75 Carat Diamonds & Gemstones Heavy 19k Gold Drop Choker Necklace. Gorgeous one of a kind custom made in the 1970s.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Blue Intaglio Venetian Glass Teardrop 19K Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Locke Blue Intaglio Venetian Teardrop Pendant Set in 19K Hammered Gold with a small moonstone. The pendant measures 1.5" x 10/16" The pendant weighs 9.1 grams *****The c...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Chinese Gambling Counter Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Elizabeth Locke pendant features a circular-shaped mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter bezel-set in 19k yellow gold. The delicate piercings and intricate carvings, create a...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Venetian Glass Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Elizabeth Locke 19k yellow gold, Venetian glass and pearl pendant is an exquisitely crafted piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines timeless elegance with contemporary design....
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
Agate, Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Elephant Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elephant intaglio pendant, featuring clear Venetian glass carved in an elephant design backed by mother-of-pearl and bezel-set in a hand-hammered 19k yellow gold frame. The frame fu...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.54 in
Elizabeth Locke 19K Hammered Yellow Gold Amethyst Earring Dangle Charms
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Elizabeth Locke 19K Gold Amethyst Earring Charms These petite Elizabeth Locke earring charms are made for the Elizabeth Locke 19K hammered gold baby hoop earrings. (not included) E...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Venetian Red Glass Pearl Onyx Cupid Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke intaglio pendant brooch, centering a deep red Venetian glass carved intaglio of Cupid riding a lion backed by mother-of-pearl and bezel-set in a polished 19k yellow g...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 19k Yellow Gold 19" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain w/ Large Custom Ends
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 19k Yellow Gold High Karat Weight Weight: 32.85 Grams Chain Type: 1.5mm Curb link chain Chain Length: 19 Inches Chain Thickness: 3.4mm Clasp: Custom Hook Clasp w/ Fo...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
19k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace by Cartier.
Diamond, White Gold
Elizabeth Locke Yellow Gold Jasper Fob Pendant Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elizabeth Locke 19k gold necklace with 8.3mm jasper beads and 58mm x 31mm x 28mm intaglio jasper fob pendant.
Yellow Gold
19K Gold Italian Woven Mesh Rope Necklace with Tassel
Located in New York, NY
19K Gold Italian Woven Mesh Rope Necklace with Tassel
18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Gold Bergamo Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Bergamo Link Necklace. Weight 116.6 grams.
Elizabeth Locke Ruby Gold Link Toggle Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A signature 19k yellow hammered gold link necklace, crafted by Elizabeth Locke, featuring toggle closure, decorated with two ruby cabochons.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Very Fine Hammered Link Gold Toggle Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19k hammered gold very fine link necklace, featuring toggle closure.
Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Labradorite Gold Scarab Pendant and Bead Chain
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Columbia, MO
The scarab is bezel set in 19K yellow gold. The necklace chain is made from labradorite beads & measures approximately 16" in length.
Labradorite, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elizabeth Locke 19k gold double strand necklace with 7mm turquoise beads.
Turquoise, Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spray Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling statement of vintage glamour, this 18K yellow gold necklace evokes the elegance of mid-century design with a bold, sculptural silhouette. Known as a “spray” motif for its ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
House of Sol Articulated Fish Charm Gold Filled Silver
By House of Sól 1
Located in Sarasota, FL
- A dynamic fish charm, crafted with 1-micron 24k gold filled over 925 sterling silver - The design features a dynamic skeleton, reflecting a blend of intricate artistry and movemen...
Gold-filled, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
1980s Italian 18K Yellow Gold Articulated Snake Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Italian substantial 18K yellow gold articulated Snake statement necklace Milan, 1980's Classic wide gold necklaces have been treasured for centuries- variations of gold choker s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond GIA No-Heat Sapphire 18k Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic diamond, sapphire panther design gold necklace is gracefully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Centered with three oval-shaped genuine blue, yellow, and purple sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker This gorgeous estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean 18kt Yellow Gold Pearl Nakkar Adjustable Necklace, Velvet Ribbon
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier, Nakkar Choker pays homage to the pearl, a symbol of divinity, royalty and luxury that has fascinated and inspired since the dawn of time....
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250
H 1.75 in W 0.4 in L 12.5 in
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with gorgeous Pearls all set in Platinum with a Platinum link chain. The wonderful knif...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Água 18k Necklace Gold Plated - By Crayons Sao Paulo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Contemporâneo collection reinterprets our spatial and philosophical perception of the modern world through concave and convex geometric forms. And this piece is defined by sensat...
Gold Plate, Brass
Genuine Persian Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal giant 18 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine and nearly flawless Robinson Egg/ Persian Blue...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Byzantine Cross Antique Roman Design Hand Made set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old Byzantine Cross set in 18k gold Estimate antique Bronze old however cannot proof scientifically Hand Set In Italy with mat 18k Yellow Gold Approx size: 1.5' inch tall (35mm) Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
18k 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.