Bvlgari Bzero1 Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Bvlgari B.zero1 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace with Architectural Elegance.
18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage heart pendant by Bvlgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcasing bold, unmistakable Italian design.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,150
H 0.26 in W 1.17 in L 1.67 in
Bvlgari Ying Yang Vintage 30.00 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Title: Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 1.67*1.17*0.26IN Weight: 30 Grams Condition: Vintage And ...
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$148,000Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Vintage Unheated Vivid Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Bulgari necklace is centered on a natural vivid sapphire, accompanied by a GIA certificate stating “natural sapphire, no indications of heating”, a highly prized cha...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1980's Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace comprised of fluted barrel links accented by 10.0 mm round hematite stations Opaque dark grey in color with metallic finish Accented by high polish finish Completed by conce...
Hematite, Gold, 18k 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.
Unavailable
W 1.03 in L 0.71 in
Bulgari Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Heart Pendant with Ball Chain 70s
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Bvlgari Heart Pendant Features Custom-Set Pave Round Diamonds Features Custom-Cut Channel-Set Baguette Cut Diamonds Approximately Dimensions of Heart = 23 mm Wide x ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Italy vintage Taurus zodiac 18k gold pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic vintage Taurus zodiac pendant by Bvlgari is a powerful expression of symbolism, heritage, and unmistakable Italian design.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Bone Astrological Leo Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Bulgari Leo pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold with a polished bone inlay.
18k Gold, Yellow 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 round brilliant cut diamonds, framed by a large stainless steel bezel with an over...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari vintage 18k yellow gold St. Peter's Basilica pendant necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari pendant necklace pays tribute to Rome’s iconic St.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Disc Pendant Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari circular disc pendant set in solid 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Horoscope Zodiac Gold Steel Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow & white gold and stainless steel vintage diamond Horoscope Zodiac pendant necklace by Bulgari.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Bvlgari Bvlgari Openwork Diamond Necklace in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari 'Bvlgari Bvlgari' Openwork diamond pendant necklace set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold & Mother-of-Pearl Wheel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional vintage pendant by Bvlgari, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and inlaid with glowing mother-of-pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 0.63 in L 20 in
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Lapis Lazuli Openwork Pendant Bulgari Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari 18k gold lapis lazuli sphere pendant necklace reflects the bold sculptural style associated with the house during the late 20th century.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Horoscope Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel vintage diamond Horoscope pendant necklace by Bulgari.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Bvlgari necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that feature E color and VVS clarity and amount to 0.50 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold Temple of Vesta Charm Pendant Vintage 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold Temple of Vesta Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer charm / pendant.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Aries Zodiac Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Buvgari Aries Zodiac pendant in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 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 brown leather stranded chain. The pendant is predominantly set with a sun motif which...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Purse
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A vintage Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold mini purse, circa 1950 This 18 karat yellow gold mini purse is designed as an oval shape, featuring curved lines of relief to both sides, it i...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 'Alveare' 18k Gold and Stainless Steel Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A collectible wide Bvlgari 'Alveare' necklace in 18k gold and stainless steel. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Bvlgari 12.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 12.00 carats, four small Cabochon Sapphires, and four Baguette cut Diamonds weighing ap...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Necklace with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 48.00 carats and Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. The neckl...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond and Rubellite Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari Serpenti pendant necklace set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Latin Cross Necklace Set in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bvlgari Latin cross necklace set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Vintage Bvlgari Necklace Bulgari Gold Chain Collar Necklace Citrine Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari collar necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature bold yet refined style. At the center sits a carved citrine cabochon with a warm...
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Onyx Chunky Disc Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bvlgari onyx disc chunky chain necklace set in 18k yellow. From a now discontinued design in the ‘Bvlgari Bvlgari’ collection, the necklace is composed of three ye...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Leather Cord, Quartz & Amethyst Necklace Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Leather Cord, Quartz & Amethyst Necklace Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bangle necklace. Truly ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Monete Roman Coin Necklace with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an ancient Roman coin, two Cabochon Rubies, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari, from their Monete Collection Circa 1970s 16 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond and Rubellite Necklace Set in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari Serpenti pendant necklace set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Onyx and Mother of Pearl Disc Necklace in 18k Rose
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bvlgari onyx, mother of pearl, and diamond disc necklace in solid 18k rose gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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 black leather stranded chain. The necklace is predominantly set with a cross motif p...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mexican Modernist Vintage Bvlgari Sterling Silver & Onyx Dangle Pendant Mexico
By Bulgari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican modernist vintage Bvlgari silver sterling and onyx dangle pendant, Mexico, 1960s Vintage Bvlgari pendant.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Allegra Gemstone Diamond Gold Pendant Bulgari Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
The length is adjustable from 15" to 17" and the lobster clasp bears the designer's signatur "Bvlgari" This alluring vintage pendant necklace from Bvlgati's Alegra collection is in ...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Pendant Set in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari diamond pendant set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage BVLGARI Tondo Fire Diamond 18K Stainless Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage BVLGARI Tondo Fire pendant, featuring a yellow gold flame motif in the center pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, framed by a large stainless steel bezel with an over...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Tondo Four Leaf Clover 18k Gold 2 Tone Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Contemporary vintage Year: 1990s Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel with purity and Bvlgari hallmarks Graded by GIA standards Pendant: Length: 1 3/4" Wid...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Bvlgari necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that feature E color and VVS clarity and amount to 0.50 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Leo Zodiac Pendant and Chain in Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Bvlgari Zodiac pendant and matching chain set in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Vintage Ancient Coin18k Ruby Bulgari Monete Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Bvlgari piece is designed as a curb link chain in 18k yellow gold with gold-framed of the ancient bronze coin as a pendant.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.89 in W 1.01 in L 17 in
BVLGARI Roma 1970 Geometric Pendant Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant necklace designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful vintage pendant-necklace created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Flower Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Bvlgari necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with onyx and lapis lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage B.Zero1 Diamond Pendant Necklace Set in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond pendant necklace set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Bvlgari B Zero Style Black Stones Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegance Redefined: Vintage Sterling Silver Bvlgari B Zero Style Pendant Necklace with Black Stones Indulge in timeless sophistication with our Vintage Sterling Silver Bvlgari B Zero...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pave Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Necklace has approximately 2.25ct of white diamond. It has a beautiful shape to it and with added motion dances on the neck area ele...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Cuban Link Chain Necklace with Floral Enamel Motif Oval Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck, NY
Up for sale is the property of a Beverly Hills collector, an extremely rare Bulgari necklace. Held in a private collection for the past 25 years, this necklace from Bulgari features ...
18k Gold, Enamel
$125,155
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$92,920
H 10 in W 4.75 in L 9 in
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item Cruise 2015 Paris-Dubai Collection. Gold hardware Single padded top handle Gold quilted lambskin leat...
$24,629
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from delicate ivory cotton organza with intricate cut-work detailing ▪ Features 50 fau...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Denim Jeans Travel Bag Weekender including Strap & Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
LIMITED EDITION - A rare gem by Louis Vuitton designed by Marc Jacobs Indigo blue distressed denim with the famous LV monogram "Bags and Trunks" on front with zip pocket Vachetta le...
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
$2,430Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00004 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: Gold, Silver Pattern: Solid Extra Detail...
Yellow Gold
Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold 28cm Togo Kelly Retourne Gold Shoulder Bag Don't miss this magnificent Gold Kelly with Gold Hardware- the most sought after combination now! Brand New in Box. Store Fres...
$27,500
H 7.5 in W 9.8 in D 3.5 in
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert Criquet epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys,...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Flaming Red Les Infernales Iconic Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Exceptional documented Thierry Mugler red skirt suit from the collectible Fall Winter 1988 "Les Infernales" She Devils collection and as seen on the runway. This ultra rare flaming ...
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in nata and epsom leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)
$46,233
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: BB032 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Top Handle, Shoulde...
Hermès Bleu Navy Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Palladium Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Bleu Navy Kelly Sellier 25 in Epsom leather that is a sleek and sophisticated piece. Its deep navy hue enhances the structured Sellier silhouette, ...
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black Heritage Box leather accentuated with Gold hardware. Divine and so charming, this bag...
$21,892
Size: Small - Medium
Gianni Versace multicoloured oroton metal chainmail evening tunic, fw 1984
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace multicoloured Oroton chainmail evening tunic ▪ 100% Aluminium, 100% Silk ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Silk trim ▪ Size Small - Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1984
Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 in Blue Sapphire Epsom leather, a bold yet elegant statement piece. The deep blue hue pairs beautifully with the structured Selli...
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.