Distinguished Antique Victorian Enamel and Diamond Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A large Victorian black enamel and diamond locket locket that is the upmost of elegance while it suits all the fashion we wear today.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early Art Deco enamel and diamond locket
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco enamel and diamond locket opening vertically to reveal two picture compartments; the front of the locket centered by a segment of marbled green enamel set within platinum...
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The locket's face is adorned with an elegant arrangement of shimmering rose-cut diamonds, forming a delicate bow motif.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Diamond Locket Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique unuswal large locket pendant in 14k gold dangling with 3 old mine cut diamonds centered with large glass pendant was made during the imperial russian era hall marked 56 imper...
Victorian Blue Enamel and Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The back of the brooch features a glass locket with a small chip on one side. It is crafted in 18ct gold and silver and finished with smaller rose cut diamonds in the spaces between ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian heart-shaped pendant featuring a rich red central ruby which is surrounded by old cut diamonds. The pendant is crafted in 15ct gold with a silver setting for...
Ruby, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold George Washington Diamond Locket
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A rare and finely crafted Art Nouveau locket dating to circa 1889, executed in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau, Lily of the Valley, Gold & Diamond Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, the locket features a fine lily of the valley motif which has been grain set with nine rose cut diamonds that are each estimated to be of H colour ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The elegant woman is wearing a headband and choker set with seven rose-cut diamonds. This 14 karat yellow gold locket is perfect to keep your loved ones close.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Pearl Coral Diamond Locket Flower Bangle 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: engraved inside 10th April 1856 – assay present but worn Gems: 32 natural split pearls ranging from 2.4 mm to 4.5 m...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Enamel and Diamond Locket of 18k Gold, Circa 1870
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A remarkable 18k gold locket dating to 1870, centered with a finely executed enamel painting of a cherub resting against a diamond-set anchor.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An impressive antique locket dating to 1898–1908, centered with a 0.58ct natural and unenhanced strong vivid red ruby, accented by three old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Large Art Nouveau Portrait Floral 18k Gold Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
The floral details are adorned with sweet old rose cut diamonds. The locket has a beautiful smooth gold bloomed* finish, which is common for this time period.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 15ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Diamond Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Adorned with dazzling natural sapphire and sparkling diamond stones, this locket is not only a piece of jewellery but a work of art, perfect for those who appreciate unique and timel...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Locket with 14K Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
10K yellow gold round locket with diamond on chain. The Victorian locket measures just over 1 3/8" long with bail by 1 1/8" diameter.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Banded Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
This exquisite piece features four round banded agates arranged in a striking cross formation, each beautifully complemented by sparkling rose-cut natural diamonds interspersed throu...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Acid Etched Old European Diamond Locket Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Pendant Composition: 10K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Antique Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 0.05 Carats Color/Clarity: H / I1 Pendant Dimensions: 1.5'' Length x...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Quartz Crystal Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Locket Pendant circa 1880's
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The outer solid gold frame is beaded and the inner wavy frame is finished in cobalt blue enamel studded with old mine diamonds. The Victorians loved lockets and used them for keepsak...
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Roman Warrior Diamond Locket Necklace Old Mine 14 Karat Gold Classical
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant with a stunning Roman Neoclassical Warrior set with a .15 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Harp with Rose-Cut Diamond Locket
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Harp with Rose-cut Diamond and Pearl Locket c.1900 23.66 grams W: 37.25 H: 67.59 Depth: 13.35
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ford Model T Locket Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's diamond locket pendant. 2 dimensional hand crank Model T in 14k yellow gold with a round cut diamond. 1 old mine cut diamond, H VS approx. .10cts 14k yellow gold Stamp...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Back and Front Diamond Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
The locket is decorated with a star motif with a diamond at its heart.
Diamond, Gold
1880s Diamond and Yellow Gold Triple-Locket Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare antique 0.49 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold triple-locket bangle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and meaningful jewel, this ruby and diamond locket is both a work of art and a sentimental keepsake — perfect for collectors of antique lockets or those seeking a timeless tok...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Fly Locket Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The design features a series of smooth, oval gold links, each with a twisted rope detailing running through the centre. A striking locket hangs from the bracelet, showcasing an old c...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This very fine Victorian locket-bracelet is adorned with a whimsical Rose Cut diamond floral accent.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dates back to the astro hungarian era 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning pendant locket taken from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and features a bold design with a centralised 6 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Diamond Star Locket Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circle locket from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, set with seven natural old mine cut diamonds, totaling 1.45 cttw, in a hand-cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Mourning locket with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm) surrounded by eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm each) Crafted from Black onyx ston...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique necklace featuring a heart-shaped locket pendant adorned with lustrous rounded pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Locket Pendant
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Art Deco locket pendant is a masterclass in craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Onyx and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The inside of this locket has been inscribed with the words: 'In memory of...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Rare Locket Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The non-flimsy chain is a gorgeous accent to the center locket, highlighted by fine Persian turquoise and rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 41mm x 16.5mm Locket Dimensions: 9mm x 8mm Bail Dimensions: 2.5mm (inside) Garnet Dimensions: 20mm x 16mm Diamond D...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable locket pendant dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The front of the locket holds a cross with a diamond set within along with seed pearls and enamel detail.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.9 grams Pendant Dimensions: 18mm x 11.5mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 2.5mm Total Garnet Weight: Approx. 0.11ct Total Diamond Weight: Appr...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The piece is made complete with a fine milgrain set perimeter and rose cut diamond set bail atop. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 12.0 grams Dimensions: 23mm x 22mm x 3mm (exc...
Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks Antique Diamond Heart Locket Pendant circa 1860
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Antique Diamond Heart Locket Pendant Description: An antique Victorian diamond heart locket pendant by Hancocks, circa 1860.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.90ct Diamond Pearl Enamel Locket Pendant Brooch, 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.90 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set locket pendant//brooch; part of our Victorian jewelry coll...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.8 grams Locket Dimensions: 30mm x 30mm x 3mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 7mm x 4mm (length x inside diameter) Ruby Dimensions: 7 (1mm) Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Carved Agate Ruby and Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 20.0 grams Locket Dimensions: 33mm x 27mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 8mm x 4mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.45ct Total Diamond Weight: Appr...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Etruscanate Gold Locket
Located in Litchfield, CT
This magnificent Victorian locket features sumptuous gold work in the Etuscanate taste.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890 Victorian Diamond and Pearl Black Onyx Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 1890 Victorian Black Onyx, Diamond, and Pearl Locket! This locket features 10 lovely rose-cut diamonds that surround one of the pearls in a lovely petal-like pa...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Gold Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 The 14K matte gold locket pendant features a bezel-set rose cut diamond placed within a chased Art Nouveau foliage frame accented with two old...
18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch or Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian gold locket is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds measure approx 4pts each. Locket Dimensions 42x38mm Drop inc loop: 58mm Weight: 15.3g
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.19 carat diamond and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse collection of Victorian lockets.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
The locket has a star made up of 19 diamonds and surrounded by dark blue enamel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Russian Diamond Cross Locket Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique russian locket pendant centered with old mine cut diamonds cross in 14k gold setting with total weight of 22.44 grams and total lenght of 5cm from bail locket was made i...
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.20 Carat ruby, 0.38 Carat diamond and green paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Onyx and Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined 19th-century mourning locket pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with a deep black oval onyx plaque.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup prongs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Photo Locket Pendant in 18kt Gold with Diamonds - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Material: 18kt gold with white gold details Stones: diamonds Weight: 26,8 g Type: opening photo locket pendant Condition: vintage, slightly dented on the sides
Diamond, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.