Ancient Persian 5th Century BC Gold Lion Mounted as Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Achaemenid (Persian) Empire, circa 500 – 400 BC. This striking gold lion appliqué, once adorning the attire of a Persian king from the Achaemenid dynasty, has been recently mounted...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek region of Thessaly 424- 405 BC, showing the head of a horse, is set in an ancient-inspired line texture Steven Battelle d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
EMPEROR AUGUSTUS Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 1st Cent. BC Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a stunning sterling silver pendant featuring a genuine Roman coin from the 1st century AD. This remarkable piece showcases the portrait of Emperor Augustus. On the reverse s...
Silver
Ancient Greek Bactria 2nd Century BC Elephant Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual square silver "drachm" coin from one of Alexander the Great's far-flung conquered regions in Central Asia, in what is now Afganistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and i...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A authentic silver "stater" coin from the Greek colony of Istros in ancient Thrace (now near the mouth of the Danube at the Black Sea) minted from 400-350 BC, depicts the twin heads ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic, authentic, ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in an ancient-inspired handmade line textured 18K gold setting in this Steven Battelle design. This coi...
18k Gold
Ancient Mantras Charm in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Ancient Mantras Charm in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: W 15 x H 25 mm. Materials: 14K gold, White Diamonds. Chain not included. Available in different go...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ancient Roman Coin Gold Grape Vine Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Ancient Coin Gold Grape Vine Bezel Cable Link Chain 14k Yellow Gold This unique pendant necklace features an ancient Roman coin as its centerpiece, encased in a 14K gold fra...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
MONETY 22k gold bezel ancient Greek coin charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k ancient Greek coin charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold bezel • sterling silver bail • ancient Greek coin • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek 6th Century BC Griffin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare archaic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek colony of Teos 475-465 BC, featuring a griffin is highlighted in an ancient-inspired Steven Battelle handmade double...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin, in Modern 18K Gold Pendant, circa 400BC
Located in London, GB
An Ancient Greek silver hemidrachm coin of the Gorgon Medusa, set in a modern 18 carat gold pendant Campania, Neapolis, Classical Period, circa 400 - 350 BC Width of pendant: 1.1 cm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Facing Lion Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "1/3 Stater" coin struck in the ancient Greek colony of Lycia (located in what is now western Turkey) between 380-360 BC has a depiction of a male lion facing dir...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Goddess Roma Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin struck in the Roman Republic 138 BC under the moneyer (minting authority) C. Renius, depicts the goddess Roma wearing a winged helmet. Roma is the...
18k Gold
Seleukid Kingdom Demetrios II Nikator Sterling Silver Ancient Coin 14K Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Housed in a custom-made 14k gold setting, the pendant features a sterling silver Tetradrachm coin that dates to 129-125 B.C. The front of the coin features the profile of Ancient Gre...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Byzantine 10th Century Christian Silver Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver Byzantine Empire "miliaresion" coin of John I Tzimiskes (reigned Constantinople 969–976 CE) is set within an artisan crafted "double twist wire" 18K gold setting...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 129 BC Horseman With Lance Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply stuck, authentic, silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Republic 129 BC displays a helmeted horseman galloping right holding a lance. This coin was issued by the moneyer (...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Rhodes Helios Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" hand struck between 167-88 BC on the Greek island of Rhodes portrays the visage of the Greek god Helios with the radiating rays of the sun surrounding. ...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athens Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic ancient Greek Athenian owl coin is held in hand applied 18K small spirals embrace in this signature Steven Battelle pendant design. The artisan crafted "spirals and jawan"...
18k Gold
Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful facing image of the Greek god Apollo is depicted on one side of this authentic silver "drachm" coin from 340-334 BC that was minted during the reign of the Carian "satrap...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Gold Stater [coin} Pendant with 22K Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this coin.
22k Gold
NEMESIS Genuine Ancient Roman bronze coin 3rd Century AD silver pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant features an authentic Roman provincial bronze coin dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD. The obverse depicts the standing figure of Nemesis holding a pair of...
Silver, Bronze
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, tiny silver "hecte" coin from Halikarnassos in the ancient Greek region of Caria (now on the southwest coast of Turkey) displays an image of the Greek mythical sea mons...
22k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Victoria Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful image of the Roman goddess Victoria (Victory) is depicted on this authentic ancient "denarius" coin from 89 BC. set in a complementary high karat gold handmade granulated...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A VERY rare, authentic silver "drachm" from the ancient Greek island of Chios (a large island in the Aegean Sea off the western coast of Turkey, now part of Turkey) was minted in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade, authentic, ancient silver tetradrachm coin from Thrace (a historical region which now encompasses parts of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey) minted in 297-281 BC, with a dep...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an authentic ancient Greek “Taras” coin as its centerpiece. The historic coin is framed by a halo of sparkling diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin in 22K Antique Greek Yellow Gold Pendant. Coin details: Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-66...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Artemis Coin 22K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, HIGH-GRADE silver tetradrachm from Macedon under Rome, 158-150 BC, features a diademed and draped bust of the goddess Artemis with bow and quiver over her left shoulde...
22k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Ancient Coin Replica Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Ancient Coin Replica Pendant- This lovely pendant features two ancient coin replicas (top: 8 mm, bottom: 12 mm) each accented with a tiny seed...
Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic LARGE (45 x 68 mm) Byzantine bronze reliquery cross from the 8th to 9th century is set in a Steven Battelle designed sterling silver bezel with large granulation (jawan)...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with her protruding tongue and crown of snakes is set within a complementary intricate ha...
18k Gold
Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Ruby Citrine Cabochon Medallion
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features authentic silver coin minted in Lucania circa 530-510 B.C. set in 18K gold with double-set ruby and citrine cabochons.
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Anatolia 12th Century Lion and Sun Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver dirham struck under Sultan Kaykhusraw II (1237–1246), replaced the usual religious calligraphy of Persian coins with a bold image of a lion walking beneath a pers...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Denarius Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin issued in 90 BC depicts a prancing Pegasus and the initials of the moneyer (minting authority in Republican Rome), Q Titius. The Romans incorporated...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 1st Century BC Cistophoric Serpents Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" from Mysia in Pergamon (now near the city of Bergama in central far-western Turkey) depicts 2 intertwined serpents in the cista mystic...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin issued 90 BC in Rome depicts a prancing Pegasus and the initials of the moneyer (minting authority in Republican Rome), Q Titius. The Romans incor...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Alexander the Great Greek Coin Slider Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage slider pendant is a bold and highly collectible piece, centered by a replica ancient Greek coin in a richly substantial 14k yellow gold setting. Coin jewelry is especial...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Syracuse Arethusa Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An unsual silver "tetradrachm" from the ancient Greek colony of Syracuse (in Sicily) depicts the nymph Arethusa encircled by 4 dolphins (one off the flan above). This coin was stuck ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver 'tetradrachm" coin minted in Athens 454-405 BC depicts the goddess Athena wearing a crestless Attic helmet. The bowl of the helmet is elaborately d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo and Gold Pendant c. 200 AD Ref: 881015
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 200 AD This remarkable ancient pendant is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 20.6 Kt) and set with a large three-layer agate cameo displaying white, light ...
Agate, Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 112-111 BC is set in an artisan crafted ancient-inspired Steven Battelle designed 18K gold pendant surrounde...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin, Circa 3rd Century BC, set in 22k Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Alexander the Great, AR Drachm coin (circa 3rd Century BC), set in a round 22k gold trim with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features the ...
22k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Ital...
18k Gold
Ancient Aurelian Roman Coin Antique Renaissance Revival 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival large 14K yellow gold and natural pearl ancient Roman Imperial coin- Ae Antoninianus- Aurelian Circa 275 AD pendant/brooch Gold setting- 19th century Roma...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Custom Frame Ancient Silver Coin Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Frame & Bail - Silver Coin Weight: 14.41 Grams Overall Width: 27.71mm (1.09") Overall Height: 38.41mm (1.51") (including bail) Thickness: 3.19mm (approx. -...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Goddess Roma Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, authentic, ancient silver "denarius" coin displaying the Roman goddess Roma wearing a winged helmet is set within a Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired "Large/smal...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek Corinth 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "stater" coin from Corinth 375-300 BC depicts Pegasus flying to right with an "koppa" below. The koppa was a Greek letter that signified the "K" sound of "Corinth...
Diamond, 18k Gold
DEMETRIOS II Genuine Ancient Greek coin 145-125 BC Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning sterling silver pendant features a genuine greek coin from 145-125 BC, showcasing Demetrios II. The obverse side depicts the noble portrait of Demetrius II, a Hellenist...
Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful depiction of a swan is featured in this Steven Battelle pendant de...
18k Gold
Ancient India 10th Century Gold Elephant Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Western Gangas Dynasty ruled over what is now Southern India (Karnataka) from the 4th Century to late 10th Century CE. The Gadjapati Pagoda gold coin was introduced by the Weste...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This authentic Roman Republic silver denarius, issued by the moneyer Gaius Fonteius in 114–113 BCE, features a striking janiform heads on the obverse that fuses the mythical Gemini t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century Silver Goddess Victory Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin minted between 193 - 211 AD during the realm of the Roman emperor Septimus Severus displays the goddess Victoria advancing left, holding an open w...
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.
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.
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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.