Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Two-Toned Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and blackened gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s 16 1/4 inches long
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Two-Toned Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and blackened gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s 16 1/4 inches long
18k Gold
$1,970
Dm 1.5 in L 15 in
Bvlgari Tondo 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Two Tone Chain Cross Chocker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bvlgari Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Length: 15.00 inches Diameter: 1.50 inches Weight: 36.58 grams Ladies BVLGARI designer made poli...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$21,150
W 0.25 in L 16.25 in
Bulgari 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Navette Unisex Chain Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy cable link chain with navette shaped links Comprised of yellow and white gold segments Accented by a high polish finish Completed by fob-style lobster clasp closu...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Sautoir Necklace In 18-carat Rose Gold, Mother-of-pearl And Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Its elegant design creates a delicate multi-strand effect when worn, bringing movement, lightness and sophistication to the silhouette. The necklace features two circular Bvlgari Bvl...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnificent Italian Solid Diamond Collar Choker Necklace 15.00ct -Modernist
Located in Great Neck, NY
For day or night, this Italian diamond collar-choker is the ultimate statement in refined glamour. a Wonderful marina Bvlgari inspired solid gold collar necklace, created by master ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Two-Tone Heart Flower Pendant 0.25 cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-18K Two-Tone -Yellow & White Gold -Round Diamonds -0.25 cts.
Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Two-Toned Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1980s 16 3/4 inches long
18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Bvlgari vintage bead necklace circa 1960's. This fabulous 40 inch necklace features 18 karat yellow and white 8mm gold beads, and a clasp (signed Bvlgari on the clasp). The neck...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Collar Necklace Bvlgari Parentesi Two-Tone
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive Bulgari collar necklace from Bvlgari Parentesi collection crafted in two-tone gold.
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Two-Toned Bvlgari Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blackened steel. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s 36 1/2 inches ong
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Two Tone Gold & Mediterranean Coral Strand Necklace 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Two Tone Gold & Mediterranean Coral Strand Necklace 1960s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace Detail...
Coral, Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Bulgari 18K Two Tone Gold Chevron Link Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Italian-made Bvlgari Spiga 18K Yellow Gold collar link necklace. Completely crafted in 18K Yellow & White Gold. The necklace is 15" long x 12mm wide, with a polished a...
Gold
BVLGARI ITALY by CARLO WEINGRILL 18k Two Tone Gold Link Necklace 1970s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy by Carlo Weingrill 18k Two Tone Gold Link Necklace 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace.
Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in L 15 in
Vintage Tubogas Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Choker Necklace - Bvlgari C. 60's
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Fused together in the distinctive tubogas design, this rare two-tone Bvlgari choker is composed of 18-karat white and yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Two Tone 18k Gold Geometric Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
VINTAGE BULGARI TWO TONE 18K GOLD GEOMETRIC COLLAR NECKLACE Marked: BVLGARI 750 Materials: 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Approximate Dimensions: 41.5 cm (Length) 0.9 cm (Width...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18 Karat Two-Tone Crab Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvglari 18k yellow and white gold and crab pendant, this pendant measures 1 inch in diameter and weighs 17.8 grams. Our pieces are all accompanied by an appraisal performed by one ...
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Two Tone Tondo Sun Pendant 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bvlgari two tone Tondo pendant is predominantly set with a center sun motif made of 18K yellow gold and surrounded with logo engraved stainless steel. Pendant diameter:...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant & Chain Necklace 18k Gold & Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The combined weight of the necklace totals 58.8 grams, and both pieces contain the Bvlgari and 750 markings, showcasing its fine quality.
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Unisex Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of yellow gold oval shaped twisted link chain Accented by white gold elongated link stations Completed by press release clasp With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Italian 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow Rose Gold Tubogas Collar
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is comprised of two rows of light and springy tubogas technology Deeply ridged yellow and rose gold with a brightly polished finish Completed by a concealed clasp ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Sagittarius Zodiac Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk pendant suspending from a hinged oval bale Centering a white gold disk with a raised cameo of a centaur with arrow Representative of the astrological symbol,...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980s Citrine and Sapphire Curb Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic creation from Bulgari’s bold 1980s era, this striking curb link necklace is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. The design features a central cabochon citrine, warmly glowing ...
Sapphire, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Weingrill - 1970s bi-color gold tubogas necklace.
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
For Cartier they made the famous Trinity bangles, for Tiffany they made a variety of gold cuffs and bracelets and most famously they created the wonderful tubogas bracelets, necklace...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage Monete 18K Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Thracia Lysimachos Coin Nec
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
It features a two-toned design with 18K yellow gold and rose gold stylistic necklace set with a thousands-year-old coin on its center that is from 323-281 B.C.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Weingrill: "love knot" circular three tone gold bracelet
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
For Cartier they made the famous Trinity bangles, for Tiffany they made a variety of gold cuffs and bracelets and most famously they created the wonderful tubogas bracelets, necklace...
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Two Tone Scorpio Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Bvlgari Style: Scorpio Slide Pendant Material: 18K Yellow and White Gold Total Weight: 13.0 grams (8.4dwt) Measurement: 21.8mm in Length and 21.03mm in Width Retail: ...
Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Trika Necklace Two-tone White & Yellow 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your style with this exquisite Bvlgari Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Necklace, a vintage gem hailing from Italy and the illustrious Bvlgari brand's iconic 1980s era.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Zodiac Pendant Necklace, Bulgari with Original Pouch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rotating disc charm, in 18K yellow and white gold, the yellow gold center depicting a scorpion, the symbol for Scorpio in the modern zodiac On a 18K yellow and white gold chain, com...
18k Gold
1990's Bulgari 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pisces Zodiac Horoscope Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of the signature grooved Passo Doppio link chain suspending pendant Centering a detailed white gold cameo of two fish with textured scales - symbolizing Pisces...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Two Tone Tondo Sun Pendant 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bvlgari two tone Tondo pendant is predominantly set with a center sun motif made of 18K yellow gold and surrounded with logo engraved stainless steel. Pendant diameter:...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Passo Doppio Chain Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of grooved barrel links with signature Passo Doppio chevron motif. Links are one half white gold and one half yellow gold. With jump ring spacer links. Complete...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow & Blackened Gold Curb link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The links are half polished yellow gold and blackened gold, creating a striking two-tone effect. The necklace tapers in width, ranging from 2/8" (0.64 cm) at its narrowest to 1/2" (1...
Gold, 18k Gold
141 Gm of 18kt Two Tone Gold & 8.5 Ct of Diamond Choker/Colar Necklace Estate
Located in New York, NY
141 Gm of 18Kt Two Tone Gold & 8.5 Ct of Diamond Choker /Colar Necklace Estate Amazingly beautiful , old and heavy statement piece. 18 Karat White and yellow gold 141 Gm Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Tondo Snowflake Leather Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The designer name is proudly displayed along the bottom of the circle, while the two tone design harmoniously blends luxurious warmth with contemporary allure.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Carlo Weingrill: two tone 18 karat gold mariner bracelet
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Keep yourself anchored in this two tone gold bracelet This bracelet was made by Carlo Weingrill in the 1950s.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Two-Tone Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. Alternating yellow gold rectangular curb links and larger rounded curb links in rose gold are combined here for ...
Gold
Bvlgari Zodiac 18k Two Tone Gold Leather Cord Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine workmanship, use of precious metals, and unique appeal make this designer necklace for women a fabulous purchase. It's a worthy investment.
Gold
Sold
W 0.4 in D 0.2 in Dm 4.73 in L 34.26 in
Bvlgari Two-Tone Gold Curb Link Long Necklace Sautoir weight 231 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Authentic Bvlgari necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. Alternating yellow gold rectangular curb links and larger rounded curb links in rose gold are combined here for a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Aquarius Zodiac Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bvlgari 18k two tone gold Aquarius Zodiac pendant. Pendant is 25mm in diameter x 37mm long with bale. Weight is 18.4 grams. Marked Bvlgari, 750, made in Italy.
18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Tondo Sun Pendant 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Leather Cord
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
This 18k yellow gold and stainless steel two-tone Bulgari Tondo sun pendant is the large size. The 15 inch cord is made of brown leather and has a stainless steel clasp. This necklac...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Santos de Cartier Gold Necklace 18"
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Santos de Cartier Gold Chain Necklace 18" -Material: 18k Yellow Gold -Thickness: 5mm -Weight: 29.6 Grams Est. Retail: $11,500
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap bracelet of chevron links, accented with round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an es...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Bulgari features a gorgeous oval cabochon rubelite measuring approximately 10.20 x 7.80 x 4.85 mm and weighing 4.15 carats. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold in a ...
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a timeless expression of elegance and luxury, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Cartier’s signature refinement, this...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Gold and Steel Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
An iconic Bvlgari Parentesi necklace dating to the circa 1980s, showcasing the unmistakable architectural aesthetic that defines one of the Roman maison’s most celebrated collections...
Gold, Steel
Chimento Gold and Blackened Silver Choker Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty and chic two tone choker necklace by Chimento. The necklace is made of two colors of 18 karat gold alternating with oxidized sterling silver. The necklace is 16 inches long an...
Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Pavé set Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings, French Stamped
Located in Brighton, GB
Large Vintage Diamond Huggies 18ct Gold- French Stamped Circa 2000s Elevate your jewellery collection with these stunning 18ct yellow gold large huggie earrings, expertly designed...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Disc Bracelet Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bvlgari disc bracelet set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bracelet is composed of five white gold discs, connected together via a simple and classic flat curb l...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Curb Link Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional design by Bvlgari, this eye-catching 34-inch necklace combines sleek blackened silver with radiant 18K yellow gold in bold curb links, creating a dramatic interplay of...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bulgari Monete 18K Gold and Ancient Silver Coin Ring, Circa 1990, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
BVLGARI Monete silver coin 18 karat gold ring Gross weight 19.9 gram, Measurement top: 18.7x19.9mm Engraved: REPVBBLICA 211 A.C 750 hallmark, Made in Italy mark and Signed Bvlgari ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet This piece can be converted into either a necklace or two bracelets Total weight: 45.4 grams As a necklace: Inner ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Monete Curb 18k Yellow Gold 7 Ancient Coin Necklace W/Service Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking choker necklace by Bvlgari. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece features a series of 7 Antique Coin Monete Link necklaces showcasing seven ancient coins set within a c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$30,265
Dm 5.08 in L 15.95 in
Bulgari Vintage Diamond And 18ct Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and diamond curb link necklace by Bulgari, 1990s. The necklace is of a curb link design with links of alternating size, the smaller links are set with round brilliant c...
18k Gold
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
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.