Antique convertible hessonite garnet necklace and earrings
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is designed as an elegant festoon composed of three graduated belcher chains linking a series of octagonal plaques, each centered with a richly colored hessonite garnet.
Garnet, Hessonite, 18k Gold
Reworked Tiara Crystal Necklace with Peking Black Glass Drops circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
These are vintage components, circa 1930s. The fine belcher chain is new and rhodium plated. The necklace measures length approximately 48cm / 18.9 inches.
Tiffany & Co classic diamond solitaire pendant 0.60ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
This piece forms part of the Elsa Peretti collection and showcases a single 0.60ct round brilliant cut diamond in a Rub-over setting upon a plain platinum belcher chain. The diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co classic diamond solitaire pendant 0.60ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
This piece forms part of the Elsa Peretti collection and showcases a single 0.60ct round brilliant cut diamond in a Rub-over setting upon a plain platinum belcher chain. The diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Faceted Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The pendant is crafted from platinum into the shape of a 2.00ct round faceted diamond which hangs from a slim signed matching belcher chain. This Tiffany & Co. necklace is a timeless...
Platinum
Sterling Silver Victorian Albertina Watch Fob Chain and Bracelet, circa 1890s
Located in Venice, CA
The centerpiece has a lovely, scrolling pattern and features a wonderful patina—the tarnish is bold in the recesses of the engravings and highlights the design. The center chain i...
Sterling Silver
18ct Gold 1920s 23 Inch Fancy Oval & Round Link Blecher Chain, Filigree Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold belcher link chain from the 1920s.
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The segments are held together by a fine gold belcher chain, the ends of which are joined by a ring adorned with tassels.
18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted from platinum, the elegant curves of the heart motif play host to a stunning array of bright white round brilliant cut diamonds; all of which hang collectively from a slim si...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 45.00 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A duo of rose cut diamond set bails then securely suspend the pendant from a delicate yet durable platinum belcher chain to perfectly complement the pendant's bold design.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1.65 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This lone stone sits in a four-clawed setting before being suspended from a slim signed matched belcher chain. Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 3.4 grams Diamond Weight: 1.65ct D...
Diamond, Platinum
De Beers 0.35 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By De Beers
Located in London, GB
This simple yet elegant design creates a classy look made complete by a slim matching belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.5 grams Length: 16.5 inches (can be fasten...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THE NECKLACE IS PERFECT FOR HANGING YOUR FAVORITE LOCKET OR PENDANT. The chain is a wonderful gold filled belcher link chain of great beauty.
Gold-filled
0.93 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This bright principle stone hangs from an 18ct white gold belcher chain which itself is set with an alternating array of baguette and princess cut diamonds.
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
0.64 Carat Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant features a focal centralised round brilliant cut diamond which has been rub-over, surrounded by an array of matching claw set natural diamonds in a halo setting and suspe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$275 / item
Humbug Heart Pendant In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
The pendant comes on a fine belcher chain with our signature D&H logo lobster catch.
Sterling Silver
$1,966 / item
9k Gold Men's St. Christopher Talisman Necklace
Located in London, GB
Christopher suspended on belcher chain - the pendant is part of our Talisman range with their distinctive signature ripple rim.
9k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the elegant curves of the heart motif play host to 22 round brilliant pavé set diamonds; all of which hang collectively from a signed matching belcher ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Waist Coat Chain Charivari Choker Necklace Silver Hearts Coins Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
It is made out of silver and decorated with Austrian 20 Heller coins that carry the date 1895 on one side. Three strands of belcher chain connect three ornate silver hearts decorated...
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted from platinum, the pendant is suspended from a slim signed belcher chain that complements its refined design.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Vine Circle Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This radiant pendant is then suspended from a slim signed matching belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.7 grams Size: Small Pendant Dimensions: 18mm Total Diamond We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890.
Onyx, Gold-filled
$1,862
Gucci Icon Star Necklace
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
The iconic double G can be found engraved through the centre of the pendant; a detailing which remains consistent along the slim signed belcher chain it is suspended from. Conditio...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Hearts Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted from platinum, the pendant is suspended from a slim signed belcher chain that complements its refined design.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This antique pendant has been excellently crafted into a knife-edge bar consisting of four platinum milgrain set old cut diamonds which collectively hang free from a 14ct yellow gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Silver Pink Black Hard Stone Pendant Necklace Stylized Flower
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The pendant comes with a silver belcher chain that dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century.
Silver
Boodles Pavé Diamond Butterfly Drop Necklace
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
Crafted from 18ct white gold, the butterfly has been pavé-set with bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a shimmering effect. A slim chain extends from the butterfly, e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Collectively this cluster is then suspended from a matching modern 18ct yellow gold slim belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.3 grams Pendant Dimensions: 11mm x 11m...
Pearl
1.00 Carat Rectangular Step-Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined necklace featuring a radiant rectangular-cut diamond accompanied by a tapered baguette cut diamond above and gracefully suspended from a delicate belcher chain...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant sits on a fine yet durable platinum belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.6 grams Pendant Dimensions: 55mm x 13mm Pearls: 19 (2.3 - 3.8mm) Diamonds: Appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This piece features a multi-stranded belcher chain design interconnected by an open heart-shaped motif at the centre.
Silver
Garrard Diamond Cluster Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A single round stone is set above the main design, adding a touch of sophistication whilst the entire pendant hangs from a slim signed belcher chain, completing the piece with a refi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ceramic and Diamond Trinity Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The pendant is finally collectively suspended from a slim signed belcher chain to enhance its refined appearance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Robert Coin
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a slim matching belcher chain, adding elegance to the overall piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 9k Yellow Gold St. Michael Tiny Talisman Necklace
Located in London, GB
This Talisman is ideal for those seeking spiritual armour or a meaningful gift. Suspended on a fine belcher chain, this pendant can be personalised with engraved initials to create a...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Double Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is then suspended from a slim belcher chain for a refined finish. This design is both elegant and distinctive, making it a standout addition to any jewellery collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
La Marquise Ruby and Diamond Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with a round ruby acting as the eye and is suspended from a matching 18ct belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 54m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Necklace
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
The pendant is finally suspended from a double slim signed belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 21.5 grams Pendant Dimensions: 22.5mm x 1mm x 5mm (not including...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Diamond set knife edge bars connect to a bow motif atop which ultimately suspends the entire piece from a silver belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.1 grams Penda...
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Bvlgari Parentesi Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
It is signed 'Bvlgari' and hangs from a matching belcher chain. Born from eternity of Rome's architecture, the design of the Parentesi necklace is inspired by the travertine junctio...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs elegantly from a slim belcher chain, making it a refined addition to any collection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Collectively this pendant is suspended from a slim matching platinum belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.3 grams Pendant Dimensions: 50mm x 10mm x 5mm Diamond Weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Mother of Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Tutankhamun Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is then suspended from a slim belcher chain for a sophisticated finish. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 9.2 grams Pendant Dimensions: 23mm x 23mm Mother of Pearl Dim...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2.88 Carat Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
All stones here have been meticulously claw set, ensuring their brilliance shines through with every movement of the wearer. A slim platinum belcher chain complements the intricate d...
Diamond, Platinum
Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Collectively these two hearts are then suspended from a slim signed belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 12.8 grams Pave Heart Dimensions: 19mm x 16mm Total Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Négligée Necklace
Located in London, GB
Collectively this pendant hangs from a slim belcher chain and moves freely with the motion of the wearer which encourages optimum radiance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Drop Jazz Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a a slim signed belcher chain, creating a sleek and sophisticated silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a slim belcher chain, enhancing its elegant simplicity. The overall composition is both timeless and sophisticated, making it a versatile accessory for ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This ornate necklace is made complete by a pearl set slim belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 26mm x 16.5mm Ruby Dimensions: 16 (2mm - ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
This stylish pendant hangs from a slim signed double-stranded belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 20.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 24mm x 3.5mm (excluding bail) B...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 14 original charms. Most are 14 karat a few are 10 karat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Cuore Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This contemporary piece features a heart-shaped pendant, gracefully suspended from a slim signed belcher chain. The pendant is crafted from a warm 18ct rose gold and adorned with a c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 11.09 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The small belcher chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt fastening to the reverse.
Pearl, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ensemble collectively hangs from a matching antique platinum belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Pendant Dimensions: 60mm x 24mm x 2mm Pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This pendant is then suspended from a slim signed matching belcher chain, creating a harmonious balance between simplicity and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with three knife-edge bars hanging freely below; each of which focally leads down to a single natural pearl and is suspended from an 18ct white gold belcher cha...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This necklace forms part of the Victoria collection and features four perfectly matched marquise cut diamonds; each of which has been individually claw set but collectively hang from...
Diamond
Boodles Spessartine Garnet and Diamond Necklace
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
This ensemble is collectively suspended from a signed Boodles belcher chain which itself is set with a duo of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Flaming Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
All stones here has been set in silver atop a yellow gold backing before being suspended from a modern 18ct yellow gold belcher chain. This piece originally started life as a brooch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs gracefully from a slim matching gold belcher chain to complete a sophisticated look.
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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.