Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Greek god Apollo is here depicted on an authentic silver "tetradrachm" issued between 370-60 BC by the Satrap Mausolos in Caria (now in southern Turkey), just before the conquest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, hand struck Corinthian silver "Stater" coin from 375-300 BC is set within a Steven Battelle designed handmade line textured double bezel with graduated "jawan" granulat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Three Horseman Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply struck authentic silver "denarius" coin minted in 90 BC depicts 3 horsemen carrying shields and spears riding left in exquisite detail. This coin was issued by the 3 money...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
$3,438Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin w/ Matte Finish Frame Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 22.18 Grams (total) Pendant Height (w/ bail): 40.7mm (1.6") Width: 28.8mm (1.1") Thickness: 5.8mm (approx.) Bail Measurements (inside): 10.3x6...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic small silver "hemidrachm" coin from Ephesus (an ancient Greek colony now located in Southern Turkey) 500-420 BC depicts a bee with the initials "E" and Theta to the side...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Galloping Horse Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin issued in the Roman Republic in 67 BC is set within an ancient-inspired handmade "double jawan" granulated setting, designed by Steven Battelle. ...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Goddess Cybele Lions Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and authentic silver "denarius" from the days of the Roman Republic, 78 BC, depicts the goddess Cybele driving a chariot pulled by 2 lions. Cybele, also known as Magna Mater ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Youth On Horse Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Tarentum in Calabria (near the "boot" of what is now southern Italy) stuck between 302-280 BC has a well struck imag...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Cyzikos Lion Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin minted in the ancient Greek colony of Cyzikos (now in Western Turkey south of Istanbul) from 387-340 BC depicts the head of a lion above a tuna fish...
Diamond, 22k Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold and Silver Ancient Coin w/ 0.60ctw Diamond Framed Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (55) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Silver Coin w/ 14k Yellow Gold Frame Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,700
Beaded Udjat Necklace
Located in Beşiktaş, TR
Inspired by ancient Egyptian beaded necklaces and the protective symbolism of the Eye of Horus, the Udjat Necklace is strung with hand-carved aventurine beads, deep black onyx, and l...
Onyx, Natural Pearl, Aventurine, 14k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "stater" coin from Tarsos in Cilicia (now a region along the coast of Turkey below the Hellespont) depicts Pharnabazus II (379-374 BC), a Persian soldier and stat...
18k Gold
Ancient Egyptian Green Faience Cobra Snake Serpent Uraeus Amulet 600-300 BC 14K
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Uraeus Cobra Snake Serpent Amulet, crafted between 600-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. The cobra is created from fine green Faience. In archae...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Ancient Greek "drachm" coin displaying the bust of Hercules is set in an artisan crafted "double line texture" bezel in this simple, yet visually arresting, Steven Batte...
18k Gold
Hadrian and Egypte - Ibis - Set in 22k Gold Ancient Silver Pendant Denarius
Located in Chicago, IL
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, whi...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Lion Coin Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual, authentic, silver "stater" coin minted in Babylon (one of Alexanders conquered territories) 322-312 BC, depicts a lion walking on one side, and the god "Baal" (an...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 4th Century AD Constantius II Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "siquila" coin from the realm of Emperor Constantius II (struck 347-355 AD) depicts him in profile: pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed. This rare silver coin ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Victory/Chariot Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An exquisitely struck authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Republic minted under the Moneyer (minting authority) D Juinius Silanus in 91 BC depicts the Roman winged goddes...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Dolphin Cupid Coin 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Republic 76 BC depicts a winged cupid riding a dolphin. In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of erotic love, attraction, and affect...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Zeus Coin 18K Gold Pendant 20" Silver/Gold Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin minted during the period of Alexander the Great 336-323 BC depicts Zeus enthroned holding an eagle and sceptre. Zeus was the god of the ...
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Seleucid Elephants Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and authentic silver "tetradrachm" coin from Seleukos I Nikator 312-281 BC depicts Athena driving a "quadriga" (a chariot) pulled by 4 horned elephants. Seleucus was a Macedo...
Diamond, 22k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Silver Ancient Coin W/ 22k Yellow Gold Wheat & Bead Design Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Silver Coin w/ 22k Yellow Gold Frame & Bail Total Weight: 13.66 Grams Width: 28mm (1.1") Height w/ Bail: 37.5mm (1.4") Thickness: 5mm Bail Measurements: 7.2.x4.9mm (i...
Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Siglos Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A standing owl with wings outstretched is struck upon an authentic 4th century silver "siglos" coin from the Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region, which existed on the shores ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman First Century BC Horse and Rider Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An exquisitely detailed depiction of a galloping horse with rider adorns this authentic silver "denarius" coin issued in the Roman Republic in 67 BC. It is set within an ancient-ins...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Head of A Ram Amulet Pendant 2nd Century AD 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Roman Bronze Head of a Ram Amulet Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman 1st Century Bc Chariot Pulled by Serpents Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin minted during the Roman Republic 79 BC depicts the roman goddess of agriculture: Ceres, in a biga (a chariot hitched to 2 animals) being pulled by...
18k Gold
A Rustic Bronze Animal Charm from Ancient Rome w/ 21K gold accents (charm only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze animal, possibly a panther or lion, from Ancient Rome. There is a marvelous patina on this beautifully rustic animal figure that demonstrates its age. The animal is set with...
Gold, Bronze
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Grapes and Fly Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "stater" coin struck 380-350 BC from the ancient Greek region of Cilcia (now just west of of the city of Mersin in Southern Turkey) is set in an artisan crafted a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
The Charites Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
The knotting and twisted wire exhibited in this chain were methods utilised in Roman Empire jewellery for ancient public officials and royal characters. Ancient beauty born from the...
Agate, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Silver
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Nike and Man-Headed Bull Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade authentic Ancient Greek silver coin from the colony of Neopolis (now Naples) 275 - 250 BC in Southern Italy has a depiction of the goddess Nike holding a wreath flying o...
22k Gold
14K Gold Archaeological Revival Necklace. Carnelian Lapis Necklace Gold Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Necklace Style: Archaeological Revival Necklace, Vintage Statement Necklace Era: Vintage Material: 14k Yellow Gold Length: Approximately 18 Inches This stunning vintag...
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
The Horse Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Lion. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of eac...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
The Pegasus Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Aslan. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely fro...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
The Aslan Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: August – September The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a lion. We feel that the necklace's genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvi...
Agate, Gold Plate, Silver
The Phoenix Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Phoenix. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely f...
Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate
Australian Opal Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Take a look at our other australian opal necklaces! In old ancient believes, Australian opal is believed to The stone is said to help stimulate originality and dynamic creativity, e...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Sphinx Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Sphinx. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of e...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
Ancient Silver Bull Head and Artemis Greek Coin in 18K Yellow Gold Frame Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver charm pendant, being an antique silver Greek coin from Phokis dating to 457-446BC depicting a bull's head to one side and the head of Artemis...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
The Duality Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a koi fish. We feel that the necklace's genuine ancient beauty is a result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of e...
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Man-Headed Bull and Nike Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "didrachm" coin minted from 275-250 BC in the Greek colony of Neopolis (now Naples) depicts a man-headed bull walking to the right, crowned by Nike, the Greek god...
18k Gold
Evil Eye Necklace in Sapphire
Located in Beşiktaş, TR
Set with blue sapphire, the Sapphire Evil Eye Necklace reimagines an ancient symbol of protection through a clean, contemporary form.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
The Sphinx II Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Lion. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of eac...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
The Phoenix II Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Lion. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of eac...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
The Aslan II Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
Birthstone: December The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Lion. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of eac...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
The Aslan IV Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Lion. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely from...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
The Aslan III Necklace
By Ece London
Located in London, GB
The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Aslan. We feel that the necklace’s genuine ancient beauty is the result of Ece London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely fro...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Carlo Weingrill 18k Gold Chain Roman Coin Necklace
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Carlo Weingrill ancient coin necklace crafted in 18k gold, featuring a silver ancient coin framed by a gold bezel and accented with diamonds at either side.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin from Sikyonia (Sicyon), 360 - 330 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Space...
22k Gold, Bronze
$576Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Sterling Silver Laurel Garland Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This earthy natural themed necklace evokes ancient Mediterranean ambiance. *Moss Aquamarine is a variety of beryl featuring green-blue hues with dark, organic, moss-like iron inclus...
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted with deep blue lapis lazuli sourced from Afghanistan, this necklace radiates ancient elegance. The lapis, revered since Mesopotamian times, symbolizes wisdom and truth, whi...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Silver Plated Roman Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style and transport yourself to ancient times with our remarkable Silver Plated Roman Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace.
Silver Plate
Vintage Turquoise Mediterranean Coral Sterling Silver Statement Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Turquoise, Mediterranean Coral & Sterling Silver Statement Necklace — Hand-Strung Boho-Chic Southwestern Jewelry Evoking the raw beauty of desert horizons and ancient tra...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Castellani 15kt Gold Amphora Choker Necklace, Egyptian Revival
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Created the same way as in Ancient civilizations, this 15kt gold necklace has 35 flat bottom Amphoras.
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Cleopatra Collar Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" Fringe Choker Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
It's articulated and fans beautifully around the neck, creating an almost architectural silhouette inspired by the dramatic collar necklaces associated with ancient Egyptian adornment.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani 18kt Gold Amphora Choker Necklace, Etruscan Revival
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Created the same way as in Ancient civilizations, this 15kt gold necklace has 33 pointed bottom Amphoras.
Gold, 15k Gold
18kt Gold Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl Chocker Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Inspired by pharaonic jewelry with roots in ancient history, this necklace seamlessly blends tradition and contemporary style.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Archaeological Revival Collar Necklace, 1880s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Antique Archaeological Revival necklace, crafted in rare 15-carat yellow gold, dates to the 1880s and beautifully showcases the Victorian fascination with ancient Et...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Carnelian Bead HandKnotted Silk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations along a black silk cord.
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, 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.