BULGARI Tondo Zodiac Diamond 18k Gold Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
- 15" L Weight: 36 g Hallmarks: Bulgari, Made in Italy, Steel 750, workshop ID All our measurements
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Fish Steel and Gold Pendant Leather Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo fish pendant (medium size), by Bvlgari, suspended on a
Gold, Steel
BULGARI Tondo Sun Diamond 18k Gold Steel Pendant Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The BVLGARI Sunburst Pendant Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship. This necklace features a captivating sunburst motif in 18K y...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant in 18K Gold & Steel with Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bulgari necklace tondo pendant 18k yellow gold and steel 25g
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Large Size Gold and Steel Heart Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tondo collection necklace with pendant by Bvlgari. Set in 18k gold and stainless steel
Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold and Steel Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and stainless steel Tondo Taurus pendant by Bvlgari, on a brown leather and 18k gold cord
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari black rubber TONDO SUN Choker Necklace bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bulgari Tondo Sun pendant choker features a striking combination of 18k yellow
Bvlgari Tono Heart Pendant 18k & Steel w/ 18k Gold Bail 31mm
By Bulgari
Located in Orlando, FL
: Bulgari Collection: Tondo Heart Metal: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Bail: 18k yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
A fish tondo necklace by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A design distinctive of Bulgari, the fish tondo necklace would make an excellent initial foray into
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari “Tondo” 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Double Heart Cord Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
into your accessory lineup with this Bvlgari “Tondo” Double Heart Cord Bracelet, featuring a striking
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Steel and Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Bulgari Tondo Sun steel and 18K yellow gold pendant on a black leather cord Signature: Bulgari
18k Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Tondo Cross 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Pendant 24.1g
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Bulgari Tondo Cross 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Pendant 24.1g For sale is a Bvlgari
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Tondo Heart 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Pendant 11.3g
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Bulgari Tondo Heart 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Pendant 11.3g For sale is a Bvlgari
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Large Steel and Gold Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold and steel large Tondo sun pendant by Bvlgari, suspended on an original cord necklace. Cord
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari BULGARI Heart Tondo Pendant and Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
BULGARI Hearth 18ct white and yellow gold pendant on Bulgari leather necklace fully signed buy
18k Gold
Bvlgari Tondo Sun Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel wi
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
- 16.50 ", Pendant Length: 43.40 mm, Pendant Width: 31.40 mm Designer: Bvlgari Model: Tondo Sun Pendant
Unavailable
L 14.5 in
Bvlgari Tondo Large Round Heart Yellow Gold and Steel Pendant with Leather Chain
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Bvlgari Collection: Tondo Style: Pendant Theme: Heart Metal: 18k Yellow Gold ; Stainless
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bulgari Tondo Clover Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bulgari Tondo Clover necklace in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. From the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Cancer Zodiac 18K Gold, Stainless Steel Pendant & Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Cape May, NJ
Bulgari Tondo Cancer Zodiac 18K Gold, Stainless Steel Pendant & Leather Necklace. The piece is in
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Steel Yellow Gold Sun Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Size Tondo (Sun) pendant by Bvlgari in 18k yellow gold and steel. Good condition. Stamped
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Small Steel and Gold Snowflake Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A snowflake stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Bvlgari Tondo pendant. The pendant is centred with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Cross Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Cross pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details: Leather
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Sun pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details: Leather Length
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Diamond Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel diamond Tondo pendant necklace by Bulgari. With 89 round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Extra Large Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Extra Large Tondo Sun pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Modern 18-Karat Gold Steel Gemini Zodiac Tondo Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leather cord terminating in steel lobster clasp From Bulgari's Tondo collection Both fully signed
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Tondo Fire Diamond 18K Stainless Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Bulgari Tondo Fire pendant, featuring a yellow gold flame motif in the center pave set with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Gold Stainless Steel Tondo Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari is from their Tondo collection and features their snowflake design pendant made in 18k Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari White and Rose Gold Diamond Tondo Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white and rose gold pendant from the Tondo collection by Bvlgari. The pendant features a
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bulgari Doppio Tondo Citrine Peridot Gold Heart Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, this enchanting pair of earrings from Bulgari made of radiant 18K yellow gold boasts the glistening
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Modern 18 Karat Gold Steel Virgo Tondo Bvlgari Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, highly polished gold bale From the Tondo collection Fully signed Bvlgari on back and front Stamped
18k Gold
Bulgari Doppio Tondo Yellow Gold Pink and Green Tourmaline Heart Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Take your fashion to the next level with this simple yet stylish Bulgari 18K yellow gold diamond
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Reversible Tondo Mother of Pearl & Onyx 18KG SS Necklace Leather Cord
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This sophisticated Bvlgari reversible Tondo necklace offers versatility and elegance in one
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Sun Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Bvlgari Material: 18k yellow gold and sterling silver, leather necklace Pendant Size: 1.75″ x 0.10″ x 1.75″ Measurements: 15.50 Total Weight: 37.7g (24.2dwt) Additional Det...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Tondo Crown Yellow Gold Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This cut out pendant is made in18kt yellow gold and steel. It features a Tondo crown. Tondo is a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Diamond Steel and Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, DE
Bvlgari Tondo Diamond Steel And Gold Necklace 88 Diamonds approx. 0.88 Carat Pendant has a 31mm
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Steel and Yellow Gold Tondo Sun Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Bvlgari Tondo pendant. The circular pendant is formed of an
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Steel & Yellow Gold Tondo Reversible Onyx Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and stainless steel reversible Tondo pendant by Bvlgari. The pendant is
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Large Tondo Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Shine a light on your fashion style with this large Bvlgari Tondo Sun necklace. On a brown leather
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Tondo 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Fish Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
From Bvlgari's Tondo collection, here is a circular pendant in polished stainless steel set with an
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo 18K Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent crown motif crafted from 18K Yellow Gold sits at the center of a circular Stainless Steel accent on this luxurious Bvlgari pendant. Elevated by the luxury brands signature...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Diamond Tondo Fire Flame on a Black Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Diamond Tondo Fire Flame On A Black Cord Necklace. 18K Yellow gold, stainless steel. Cord
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Elevate any occasion by adding this Bvlgari Tondo necklace. A lustrous 18K Yellow Gold heart motif
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold and Steel Diamond Tondo Pendant 13.1g 0.65ct
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This striking Bvlgari Tondo pendant is crafted in a bold combination of 18ct yellow gold (4.8g) and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bvlgari Tondo Sun Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A rather interesting Bvlargi 'Tondo' pendant set in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with a
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bvlgari 'Tondo' Cross Necklace Set in Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A rather interesting Bvlargi 'Tondo' necklace set in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with a
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Reversible 18K Gold Steel Onyx Mother of Pearl Tondo Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Necklace Reversible Mother of Pearl Tondo Pendant Logo embossed Lobster clasp closure Composition 18K
18k Gold, Steel
Sold
W 1.23 in L 1.7 in
Bvlgari Tondo Fire Diamond Pendant in Steel and Yellow Gold with Leather Chain
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A rather interesting vintage Bvlargi 'Tondo Fire' diamond necklace set in stainless steel and 18k
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Bulgari Tondo Snowflake Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An interesting vintage Bulgari 'Tondo Snowflake' pendant set in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant is an exquisite expression of the Italian luxury brand’s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tondo Yellow Gold Diamonds and Steel Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 2015 Bulgari Tondo Collection Necklace, 1 1/2 inch X 1 1/4 inch Circular pendant of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
BULGARI Tondo Capricorn 18k Gold Steel Pendant Charm
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A striking blend of contemporary design and astrological symbolism, this Bulgari Tondo Capricorn
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Clover 18k Gold Steel Extra Large Pendant Brown and Black Leather
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Bulgari Tondo Clover pendant is a sophisticated piece crafted from 18k yellow gold and
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Extra Large Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Sun extra large pendant necklace by Bulgari. The Bulgari
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant Leather Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant Leather Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 2.3 in W 1.73 in D 0.15 in Dm 1.73 in L 15.25 in
Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant in 18 Gold & Steel on Leather Collar with 18K Clasp
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulgari's Tondo ("round") pendants come in at least two sizes; the smaller size has a fixed bale
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Sun pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details: Leather Length
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Sun pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details: Leather Length
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo Sun pendant necklace by Bulgari. Details: Leather Length
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Large Sun Gold Steel Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Large Bvlgari Tondo pendant on a black leather cord necklace. Pendant depicting sun, set in 18k
Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Gold and Steel Sun Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tondo 18k gold and stainless steel sun pendant, suspended on an original Bvlgari black
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Tondo Snake Diamond Yellow Gold Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel diamond Tondo Snake pendant necklace by Bulgari. With 1 round
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Gold and Steel Sun Pendant Leather Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tondo 18k gold and stainless steel sun pendant on an original leather cord necklace, with
Gold, Steel
BULGARI Tondo Sun Diamond 18k Gold Steel Pendant Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The BVLGARI Sunburst Pendant Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship. This necklace features a captivating sunburst motif in 18K y...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Sun 18 Carat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant and Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This iconic Bvlgari necklace is from their Tondo collection featuring a stainless steel and yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Modern 18 Karat Gold Steel Gemini Zodiac Tondo Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leather cord terminating in steel lobster clasp From Bulgari's Tondo collection Both fully signed
18k Gold
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featuring the iconic Chaine d'Ancre motif. Can be worn double wrapped, total length is 160 cm. Comes with original jewelry box.
Sterling Silver
BVLGARI Tubogas Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Row Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tubogas collection features a slightly adjustable 3-row wrap design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with an oval F-G-H VVS2-VS...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful vintage 18k white gold ring by Cartier from the C de Cartier collection. The openwork ring features 9 interlocking iconic C motifs, one pave set with 11 round brilliant c...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier 18K Gold Gardening Motif Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage Cartier 18K yellow gold charm bracelet with gardener motif charms. Charms include a scarecrow, spade, watering can, pruning shears, wheel barrow, wide-brimmed hat, and a fl...
18k Gold
$2,770
Chanel Ultra Black Ring
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel Ultra ring, delivered in a Chanel case. Condition: very good Made in France Material: ceramic, 18-carat 750/1000 white gold. Color: silver, black Size: 50 Stamp : ye...
White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Frivole Diamond Yellow Gold Between-the-Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels between-the-finger ring from the iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an elegant two flower design set with 4 brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Onyx Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari with black onyx. Pendant is 28mm long with bale and is 13mm in diameter. Marked Bvlgari, made in Italy, 750. Weight - 3.7 grams.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Gold and Steel Diamond Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and stainless steel Zodiac pendant on an 18k gold chain necklace, both crafted by Bvlgari. Pendant depicting all 12 Zodiac signs, with one G/VS diamond. Necklace is 15.75" l...
Diamond, Gold, Steel
Bulgari Gold and Steel Coin Monete Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 18k gold and stainless steel chain necklace by Bvlgari, with a gold coin pendant. Necklace is 15" long, pendant is 1" in diameter and 1.5" long with bale (bale opens up). Mark...
Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, France. Van Cleef & Arpels has an aesthetic vision that begins at fabulous and knows no bounds. The bright white diamonds (F color, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.