Victorian 35 Carat Amethyst Station Sautoir Necklace 36 Inches Gold By The Yard
Located in New York, NY
The fabulous "By The Yard", station design is an absolute treasure in this long sautoir length necklace of 36 inches. The chain is a beautiful antique Victorian gold chain.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,329 / item
22K Gold Elegant Dubai Unisex Link Chain Necklace i
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Model Number N-102 Precious Jewellery Color Yellow Type Chain Ideal For Men, Boys, Lady Occasion Everyday, Special Occasion, Festive, Work, Love Body & Design Features Base Mate...
22k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Bar Link Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 2.6mm bar link necklace. Length is 35 inches with lobster clasp.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Judith Ripka 35" Long Pave Diamond Station Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in La Jolla, CA
JUDITH RIPKA Long Diamond Stations Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamond Stations Necklace features a 35-inch 18k White Gold necklace with 10 Diamond Stations interspersed with 6 Round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Solid 18K Yellow Gold Rope Chain c.1980s Period: Vintage Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 102 grams Length: 35 inches / 88.9cm Width: 4.88mm Condition: Excellent
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou 18K Rose Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold And Diamond Juste un Clou Long Necklace by Cartier. With 111 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 1.19ct Length: 35 inches. Width: 4mm...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Natural Vivid Green 1.87ct Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald chain necklace in 14K gold studded with marquise and round cut emerald gemstones with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
80 Ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace & With diamonds 18kt Gold 35" L
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace With diamonds 18kt Gold 35 Inch long Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Simple yet elegant, t...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Solid gold Sailor's knot chain
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in rich 22-karat gold, this elegant "Sailor's Knot" chain showcases exceptional artisanal weaving and craftsmanship. At 35 inches long, it may be worn as a sophisticated ...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN 14kGold Peridot Caracas Chain Necklace Citrine SapphirePendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature Caracas necklace consists of: - 34" length - peridot stone - solid 14k gold cable chain - solid 14k gold 4 - 6 mm beads Signature Mother of Pearl Pendant consists of: - 2"...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Chain Necklace with Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Golden South Sea pearl pendant with diamonds on a 14k yellow gold chain. Item #N3193. Check out matching earrings: "White Baroque Pearl With Diamonds Earrings", Item#E32...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
4.50ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14k white gold necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 4.50ct. The color of these diamonds is H-I with VS2-SI1 cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Necklace with 19.25ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and versatile piece, perfect for elevating both everyday luxury and special occasion wear. The necklace measures 35 inches in length.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond by The Yard Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique styled “Diamonds by the Yard” necklace featuring large fancy cut diamonds! The 35-inch necklace features 21 individual diamonds, 11 of them being round brilliant cuts which ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold 12.65 mm 35" Certified $3,950 822109 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry MADE IN ITALY Nothing says, “I L...
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Necklace with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 18 inch length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 35 carats approx. 18kyg Lobster clasp Limited Edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration from little t...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst & Purple Topaz Gemstone Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Amethyst & Purple Topaz Gemstone Long Necklace 35 Inches 18 Karat Gold. Dazzling amethyst gemstones in this extra long necklace. Featuring four amethyst measuring 8.5mm each ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.01 Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Necklace 16'' or 18'' 5.01CT G-H SI ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.01 Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Necklace 2.01CT G-H SI 14K Whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 27.75 Carats F/VS1 Multi-Shape Diamonds Bezel Necklace in 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional necklace features GIA Certified natural diamonds totaling 27.75 carats, beautifully arranged in a refined sequence of Emerald, Princess, Oval, Heart, and Pear shapes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Sapphire & Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K white gold, the necklace features a dragonfly with graduating bezel set round sapphire and diamond set wings, supported by a rolo chain with lobster claw clasp. 6 Sapp...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Malachite Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite Diamond Gold Hamsa Pendant. Peace and Protection for all with the universal symbol of the Hamsa featuring a pendant in luminous natural green malachite with a center gold e...
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
14KT White Gold Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This 14KT white gold pendant necklace is a dainty and elegant piece of jewelry, featuring a .35-carat pear-cut blue sapphire at its center.
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Gm Chain Necklace 35 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Gm Chain Necklace 35 Inch Long 2.8 MM wide 35 Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 22 Grams Please look at all the pictures Its very har...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Gold Horse bit Link Necklace Lapis Lazuli 35 Grams Vintage 18 Inch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Measuring 18 inches in length with 0.25-inch width, the necklace sits beautifully at the collarbone and can be worn alone as a statement gold chain or layered with other fine jewelry.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.35 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Link Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified pink round center stone set in 14k white gold with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. Wire bar link chain 15.5 inches. 1...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxle .35 Cttw Natural Diamond 18 Inch Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Expect compliments when you wear this Luxle diamond double-strand bar necklace. Featuring 0.35 Cts baguette full-cut diamonds set in bars in the center make this necklace a work of a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .35 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald diamond pendant necklace circa 1950-1960 with a bright green GIA certified natural center emerald with a two row halo of round diamonds in a tiered design. 18k yellow gold ch...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier .35 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Double Heart Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless expression of love, this Cartier double heart pendant necklace is crafted in luminous 18k white gold. The gracefully intertwined hearts are adorned with approximately 0.35...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Openwork Filigree Marquise Long Chain Necklace, 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The necklace measures 35 inches in length and 1/4 inch in width.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .35 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified bright green oval emerald, set in a 14k white and yellow gold flower setting with a halo of 12 round cut diamonds by manufacturer ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pink Cameo Necklace Ornate Gold Link Chain, Victorian Era, 1895
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Pink Cameo Necklace Ornate Gold Link Chain, Victorian Era, 1895 An extraordinary cameo necklace dating to the late 19th century, exquisitely crafted in richly detailed gold a...
Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 35 Carats Fancy Yellow Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds exhibit exceptional brilliance, making this necklace a true statement of luxury. Crafted from 18k gold (marked 750), the necklace features a beautifully designed pendan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Hermès Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Station Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 2.0 mm curb link chain with various stations throughout Consisting of round and oval forms and one elongated mariner link With high polish finish throughout Completed by ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Necklace Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 2.00CT G-H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Round Brilliant Cut Certified Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond Weight - 0.69 cts Diamond pcs - 35 Diamond size - 1.7 mm Length - 17 inches Width - 2.18 mm Gross Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.35CT G-H SI 3/8 inch in heig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Disc Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18'' chain
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18'' chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.75CT G-H SI 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Necklace 3.01CT G-H SI 14K Whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.04 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Necklace 4.04CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style 6.2 gram 3/8 inches in height 35 stones N5212...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 35 Carat Australian Opal and Marquise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
An impressive, true one -of-a kind antique precious Australian opal pendant, set in 18K solid yellow gold. The dazzling giant opal has a mesmerizing intense colorplay, featuring reds...
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Monete & Gold Bead Long Chain
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Monete And Gold Bead Long Chain In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features four bezel set ancient coins alternating with 5 polished gold drop shape beads, evenly spaced on 2.6...
Gold
Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Multi-Color Etched Scrab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware chain necklace accented with multi-color etched scrab measures 35 inches in total length.
14K Yellow Gold .35 CTW Diamond Palm Tree with Emeralds
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .35 CTW diamond palm tree with emeralds. All stones in pendant are round, pendant comes on an 18 inch diamond cut cable chain, 20.5mm x 17.5mm, has a lobster clasp to...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Necklace with diamond pendant in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k on the pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
NALLY JEWELS Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace Yellow Gold 18k
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is 35 inches long (Including the fringe).
Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold MotherofPearl Pendant & Chain
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature Mother of Pearl Pendant consists of: - 2" length x width - mother of pearl discs with hole allowing for stones to shine bright - 925 sterling silver - pave diamond - signat...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave Style, 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Bracelet G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet 0.75CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Pave Style, 2.4...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Nautical Anchor Link Bracelet 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold and Red Carnelian
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Iconic nautical, marine chain symbolizes strength and sportive love for outdoor sports Solid Gold Finish for extra body and stregnth Weight 35 grams lenght 20 cm/ 7,87 inches A c...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond "Y" Necklace #23123
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Stamped: PRS 750 Size: 20 inches x 2 mm (necklace) 1.5 inches x .5 inch (pendant) Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.45 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Tanzanite = 2.23 Carats 35 Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 5 mm Cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.45 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Tanzanite = 2.23 Carats 35 Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 5 mm Cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,599Sale Price|25% Off
Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.45 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Tanzanite = 2.23 Carats 35 Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 5 mm Cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.45 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Tanzanite = 2.23 Carats 35 Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 5 mm Cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.45 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Tanzanite = 2.23 Carats 35 Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 5 mm Cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k 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.
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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.