Antique 9ct Gold Victorian 19" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct 375 Gold Chain. Stamped "9c" Very Good condition Barrel clasp is
Antique Late 19th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian 19" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct 375 Gold Chain. Stamped "9c" Very Good condition Barrel clasp is
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct 375 Gold 24" Chain
Located in London, GB
Stunning 9ct 375 Gold 24" Chain Full British standard Hallmark Length 24 Inches Thickness 2.5 mm
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct 375 Gold Curb Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Long Curb Chain Era 1990s dated 1998 17.7 grams Like New condition
Gold
Antique 9ct 375 Rose Gold 18.75" Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Circa 1910 9ct 375 Hint of Rose Gold Chain with a 9c stamped oval Plaque present near
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct 375 Gold 25" Chain by Italian Goldsmith UnoAerre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 25" Chain by Italian Goldsmith Uno Aerre Weight 5.98 grams Length 25" Inches
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct 375 Gold Large Chunky Link Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 19" Necklace Quality Goldsmiths piece of jewellery Length 19 Inches Chain Width 5mm
Gold
9ct 375 Gold 1980s Oval Design Matching Set
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 1980s Oval Design Matching Set Bracelet & Necklace Both Fully Hallmarked
Gold
9ct Gold Snake Chain British Hallmark
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Snake Chain Length 18 Inches Thickness 2mm Weight 5.25 grams Full British Hallmark
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Gold Geometric design 24" Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 24" Chain Condition - Like new A Beautiful Rare Geometric 3D Link design Full
Gold
9ct Gold Ball Ball & Box 23.5" Chain 7.83g
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage 9ct 375 Gold Ball & Box Chain by Italian Goldsmiths UnoAerre Dated 1979
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Barrel clasp Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct 375 Gold Victorian Chain with secure Barrel clasp With a wrap around Plaque marked "9c
Gold
18ct 750 Diamond Necklace by FB Gioielli
Located in London, GB
Design / White & Yellow Gold White 9ct 375 Gold Box Chain Stamped with Italian Provence marks and
Diamond
9ct 375 Gold Raw Opal Necklace Era, 1977
Located in London, GB
Contemporary 9ct 375 Gold Raw Opal Pendant & 9ct 375 Gold 24" Chain . Dated 1977 The pendant
9ct Gold Opal & Pearl Pendant on a 9ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct 375 Gold Opal & Cultured Pearl Pendant & 9ct 375 Gold 20" Chain Fully
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Cat in a Basket Charm, Cat Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped 375 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. This adorable 9ct
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Oval Belcher Necklace 20 Inch Chain 375 Purity 13.2g
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD 20 INCH HEAVY OVAL ROLO BELCHER NECKLACE CHAIN DESCRIPTION Style: Oval belcher chain, thick, long
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Baroque Pearl Cluster Necklace Chain Choker 375 Purity 19 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD 19 INCH BAROQUE PEARL CLUSTER NECKLACE CHAIN DESCRIPTION Style: Strung white baroque natural
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold Sparkle Weave Necklace Chain 375 Purity Diamond 18 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
WHITE GOLD 4 STRAND PLAIT WEAVE SPARKLE NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) white gold Style
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Art Deco Turquoise Bead Necklace Twist Chain 375 Purity 19 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ART DECO TURQUOISE TWIST SEGMENT NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Art Deco Quartz Bead Necklace Double Chain 375 Purity 16 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ART DECO OPAL QUARTZ DOUBLE STRAND NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.5 in D 0.29 in L 7.49 in
Antique 9ct Gold Heavy Tiger's Eye Bracelet 375 Purity Cabochon 19.7 g
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD TIGER'S EYE CABOCHON LINE BRACELET DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.35 in D 0.15 in L 7.01 in
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Round Curb Padlock Bracelet 375 Purity Thick 24g
Located in Camelford, GB
CURB / CHARM BRACELET DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style: Thick rounded curb
Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy 5 Bar Gate Padlock Bracelet 375 Purity Thick ASJ
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD PADLOCK 5 BAR GATE BRACELET DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style: 5 Bar
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold 'Rolled' Cleopatra Garnet and Ruby Paste Necklace Choker 375
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ROLLED CLEOPATRA STYLE RUBY AND GARNET PASTE NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Thick 9ct Rolled Gold
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Prince of Wales Rope Necklace Twist Chain 375
Located in Camelford, GB
VINTAGE 9CT GOLD 19 INCH PRINCE OF WALES ROPE NECKLACE CHAIN DESCRIPTION Style: Prince of Wales twist
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 18 Birthday Pendant Necklace 20 Inch Belcher Chain 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD DETAILED 18TH BIRTHDAY PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.39 in L 0.62 in
Antique 9ct Gold Heavy Cuff Links c1890 375 Purity Heavy 7.2g Platinum Chain
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD THICK CHAIN LINK CUFFLINKS DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold Style: Classic
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Massive 98.1g Rope Chain Necklace 32 Inch 375 Purity Rapper
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD ABSOLUTELY HUGE 32 INCH 98.1 GRAM ROPE CHAIN DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Enormous Playboy Bunny Pendant Necklace Rope Chain 375 20 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style: Classic Playboy Bunny set with sparkling gemstones Gemstones: Round
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Taurus Bull Pendant Necklace Rope Chain 375 10.8g 19 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD HEAVY TAURUS THE BULL PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Cancer Crab SOS Pendant Necklace Box Chain 375 19 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style: Round frame with very detailed crab figure one side, SOS Medical on
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 0.25 Cttw Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Curb Chain 375 20 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD 0.25 CARAT DIAMOND HEART PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Amethyst Gold Cross on Chain
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
-carat gold chain, marked 375 to the clasp, length Total weight 7.3 g Condition Very good commensurate
9ct 375 Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold High Quality Rope Chain Deep buttery gold - As new - Unworn Length - 20.25 Inches
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold High Quality Rope Chain Deep buttery gold - As new - Unworn Length - 20.25 Inches
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Curb Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold 18.75" Chain 7.36 grammes hallmarked 1986 Birmingham anchor, Crown 375 beautiful quality
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Belcher Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Belcher Chain era 1940s Fully Hallmarked - Length 19.75 Inches Thickness 3.5mm
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Heart Locket & 9ct Gold 20" Chain Condition is good - the chain is its original one
Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.4 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.06 in L 0.44 in
9ct 375 Gold Antique Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Baby Blue Baroque Wild Natural Pearl on a 9ct Gold Bail - Hung on a 9ct Antique Gold 19
Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1910s Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness marks (9 and 375). The rose gold Albert watch chain is
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Necklace 14k Rose Gold 17" Watch Chain for Charms Fancy Link
Located in Torrance, CA
: 9k rose gold. The T bar is hallmarked "375" for 9k gold. The chain is not hallmarked though it has
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 9K 375 Gold Watch Chain Paper Clip Link Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies matte-finished 9K yellow gold Victorian (1837-1901) oval rolo link chain. Engraved with
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness marks (9 and 375). The yellow gold Albert watch chain is
Yellow Gold
Vintage Petite Oval Photo Locket Set in 9 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
yellow gold. A chain is included with this purchase.
Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Garnet Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
: Bolt Ring Pendant Tested As: 9ct Gold Chain Marked: '375' i.e. 9ct Box: Plain Gift Box
Garnet, Yellow Gold
9ct 375 Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold High Quality Rope Chain Deep buttery gold - As new - Unworn Length - 20.25 Inches
Gold
9ct 375 Gold UnoAerre Figaro Chain
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Beautiful Vintage Figaro Chain Deep buttery gold - Like new By Italian Goldsmiths
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Rectangular Link Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Rectangular Link Chain Fully Hallmarked Date Letter P - 1970
Gold
9ct 375 Antique Cross & Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct 375 Rose Gold Cross & Antique 9ct 375 Hint of Rose Gold 18" Chain Cross is Fully
9k Gold
9ct 375 Gold Diamond Cut Link Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Diamond cut Link rope chain beautiful sparkly links are diamond cut with lobster
Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.4 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.06 in L 0.44 in
9ct 375 Gold Antique Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Light Blue Baroque Cultured Pearl on a 9ct Gold Bail - Hung on a 9ct Antique Gold 19
Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
9ct 375 Vintage Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 18.25" Curb Chain Smooth Quality Finish Full British Hallmarks Dated 1991 Chain Length
Gold
9ct 375 Gold Antique Clasp, Rose Gold Chain & Fob Bar
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Fob Bar,Rose Gold Chain & Clasp All three pieces are Fully Hallmarked In
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness marks (9 and 375). The rose gold Albert watch chain is
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1900 Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chain are individually hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness marks (9 and 375). The rose gold Albert
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Black Opal Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
carat gold, chain marked 375 for 9 carat gold.
Opal, 9k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Gatelink Bracelet
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
The stamped 375 Yellow Gold Vintage Gatelink Chain Bracelet measures 18.5cm in length, 12.05mm
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Heavy Rope Chain Necklace 375 Purity Rapper Bling
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD LARGE 20 INCH ROPE CHAIN DETAILS Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) yellow gold Style: Thick and
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Green Jade Necklace Chain Choker 375 Purity Hand Knot 16 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD 16 INCH PALE GREEN JADE NECKLACE CHAIN DESCRIPTION Style: Hand Strung pale green natural Jade
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,940
Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, authentic, silver denarius coin from the period of the Roman Republic in 79 BCE, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired handmade ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique earring in floral shape with old mine cut diamonds centered with 1 larger old mine diamond , flanked with smaller diamonds with estimate total weight of 4 carats H color whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pen...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 18pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Diamond total 13pts. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5...
Diamond, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring With Pretty Carved Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Gorgeous Victorian Ring. Set with Four Natural Seed Pearls, Two Natural Rubies & Pretty Carved Shoulders. Width 5.7...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.5 carars unfoiled back in a circular ring head shape hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and assay mark ...
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare. This unique and beautiful 22kt ring features a bezel set with an ancient Greek coin. The top bezel h...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Chain from the 1870's glows with a gold abstract flower in the center of an infinity symbol within a silver oval link. The chain is one you love to touch. It is silky and sm...
Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring head centered with a larger rose cut diamond flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds in detailed work o...
TIFFANY & Co. Forever 18K Gold 3mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever 18K Gold 3mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 3.10 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. Au750 Condition: Excelle...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold and silver ring set with a large central rose diamond framed by 18 smaller old mine diamonds Made circa 1900 Ring Size: 6.5 Resiz...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880’s Beautiful, Victorian ring set with a gorgeous natural opal centre & halo of glittering, natural diamonds. The stones a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
9ct Rose Gold Antique Chain
Located in London, GB
Luxurious Petit 9ct Gold Light Rose Gold Antique Chain Necklace with tight barrel clasp Era 1880 - 1910 Stamped 9c on plaque & 9ct on barrel Length 17.75 Inches Thickness 2mm
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.