Necklace - Modern Platinum 12.00 Ct Sugarloaf Emerald & Multi-Color Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The focal center of the pendant cradles an exceptional, high-dome sugarloaf cabochon emerald weighing approximately 12.00 carats, exhibiting an intensely saturated green hue with mes...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, original antique Victorian 0.24 carat emerald and opal 15 karat yellow gold three locket necklace; part of our diverse antique pendant collection.
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 23.37 Carats Zambian Emeralds 4.77 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent necklace in adorable design, so sophisticated, elegant, a very impressive piece. Necklace come in 18K gold with a Natural Zambian Emeralds of 23,37 carats, fine qualit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 75.50 Carats Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18K Gold Parure
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So stunning and elegant Art Deco design necklace in 18k gold and authentic onyx with natural Zambia emeralds cabochon cut of 75,50 carats ,fine quality, and natural diamonds round br...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Multi-Gemstone Brooch Pendant Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 28.00 carats, additional 35 Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 31.50 carats, 21 Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georges Le Saché Vever Belle Époque Emerald Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Georges Le Saché
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque emerald, diamond, platinum and gold brooch-cum-pendant necklace, in an openwork design of a garland, with three cabochon-cut emeralds, in gold millegrain edged ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Peacock Necklace in 18 Karat Gold, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“The Peacock Necklace“ 6.99 carats of diamonds, 85.09 carats of Emeralds, and 567.07carats of Blue Sapphires beads 8.70 carats of blue sapphire cabochon set in 18kt Gold 21.670 gra...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Design 18k Gold Necklace with Emeralds, Tanzanites, and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite necklace in Art Deco design, so chic and refined, a very piece of art, perfect for glamour ladies. Necklace come in 18k gold , with 3 large Drop cut natural Zambian Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 3.39 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This iconic silhouette, formed by two magnificent oval cabochon emeralds totaling 3.39 carats, symbolizes good fortune, prosperity, and longevity in Eastern cultures, making this pen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds...
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Retro Gold Multicolor CAB Natural Gems Pendant by GIANSANTI ROMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accenting the design are four cabochon blue sapphires mounted at the cardinal points, complemented by additional cabochon gems including ruby, topaz, emerald, and sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
6.5 Ct Natural pink Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant / Necklsce 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 6.5 Ct Natural pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant in 14 K white gold Pink Tourmaline is about 6.5 carat Very desirable color and quality. Extreme fine color and cla...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl,...
7.23 Carat Multi-Gemstone and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch by Peter Plöderl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive Peter Plöderl pendant in gold. Emerald Quality Cut Cabochon Content 2.21 carats Opal Quality ...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Iolite, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Cat's Eye Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This one is very special: centered with a round cat's eye apatite cabochon, hoisted by a dragon with a body of emerald and diamond studded beads with cabochons, a cabochon ruby tail ...
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$19,500Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 30.86ct Emerald 23.65 Rubies 1.52ct Diamonds and Pearls Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience true magnificence with this extraordinary 50cm necklace, set in an 18K pink and yellow gold masterpiece. A 16-carats rectangular intense bluish-green emerald takes centre ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Athena Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Emerald 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This exquisite necklace showcases an authentic AR tetradrachm coin of Athena, dating back to circa 454-404 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold, adorned with double-set emerald and sapphire c...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Christopher Walling Modernist Gold & Gemstone 'Traffic Light' Pendant Necklace
By Christopher Walling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bezel-set oval ruby, emerald, and sapphire cabochon gemstones. The pendant has holes through each the bezels enabling the pendant to be worn in multiple orientations.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Movable Carousel Pendant with Assorted Colored Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This charming 14K yellow gold carousel charm pendant, made sometime during the midpoint of the twentieth century, is adorned with assorted coral, turquoise, emeralds and rubies in ad...
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace in 18 karat yellow gold is encrusted with 5 round natural diamonds and cabochon emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
New Custom 1.82ct Cabochon Emerald & Trillion Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Rich Green Color - 1.47ct (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Trillion Cut - Prong Set - H Color - VS1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique gemset heart locket
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold heart locket set with cabochon ruby, emerald, and sapphire trefoil motif, in 15k. 1" height
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Zambian Emerald Carved Cabochon Antique Pendant Style Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 19.25 Carats Size: 19x16x9 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Carved Cabochon
Emerald
Zambian Emerald Carved Cabochon Antique Pendant Style Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 49.36 Carats Size: 26x20x13 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Carved Cabochon
Emerald
$41,303
Salamander-shaped pinjante.
Located in MADRID, ES
The design also includes original chains connecting the reptile’s torso to the triangular pendant. These chains are composed of links adorned with rhomboidal elements, each featuring...
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 20 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable custom-made pendant necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcasing an important cabochon emerald of approximately 18.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold Emerald - 7.36 carats ( Natural ) Ruby - 0.94 Carat Diamond : 0.67 Carat Custom Services Available in Differe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Over the centuries, some elements have been subtly renewed: one pink glass cabochon has been replaced with a tiny ruby, and one green glass stone with an emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18Kt Gold Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Napoletana Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage necklace in 18 kt yellow gold, made entirely by hand by Neapolitan master goldsmiths between the 1950s and 1960s, an authentic example of Italian craftsmanship excellence and...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Contemporary Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with green cabochon emerald drop and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Pear-Shaped Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pendant necklace features a large pear-shaped emerald cabochon as its centerpiece, showcasing a rich, vivid green hue with the natural depth and character typical of fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.47tcw 14K Vintage Inspired Oval Emerald Cabochon & Oval Amethyst Drop Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable emerald and amethyst necklace, that showcases three gorgeous gemstones. At the very top of the piece, a 1.86-carat, natural cabochon emerald. Followed by a 1.83-carat, n...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Brooch/ Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.88 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.12 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Brooch/ Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.5 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring convertible to Pendant 55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /pendant 14 Karat White Gold Approximately 5.5 Carats of Diamond , all ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstones: 2 Cabochon Emeralds Approx 18.85ct Round Cut Diamonds 20 pearls Measurement: 16.75" Length Pendant measures 2.75 x .75"
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Cabochon Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features cabochon quartz (about 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure. It belongs to the Monotheistic Colle...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
Antique Emerald Drop White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold Description: This exquisite antique pendant necklace is a testament to refined elegance, featuring two luminous cabochon emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Emerald Drop White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Necklace with Emerald and Briolette Diamond Description: A breathtaking Art Deco masterpiece, this platinum necklace epitomizes the refined elegance of the era. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Paisley Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Pendant Set in Yellow Gold Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Paisley Pendant & Brooch Measurements: 2 inches long 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Trio Natural Coral Emerald Yellow Gold Fish Pendant
By Trio
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's Angel skin coral fish pendant with an emerald eye and 3 orange red coral beads with a 18k yellow gold fishtail. 1 white carved coral fish 2 orange red coral beads 1 g...
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Bold vintage 1970s brooch pin crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The design centers large oval coral cabochons framed with textured yellow gold edges. Pave set round brilliant dia...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb GIA 68.75 carat Carved Emerald Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
At its center is a striking halo hexagon-designed pendant showcasing a GIA-certified natural carved cabochon emerald with exquisite floral engraving.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Stunning 19.00 Carat Emerald & Diamond Brooch-Pendant in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Enveloped in a luminous green glow, a captivating 19.00-carat cabochon-cut emerald forms the heart of this exquisite brooch.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18k gold brooch by David Webb, featuring center emerald cabochon (stone measures approx. 21.03 x 14 x11.5mm) weighing about 26 carats, surrounded with blue sapphires, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
David Webb Green-Blue Enamel Emerald Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb checkerboard-patterned green and blue champlevé enamel pendant/brooch in 18k yellow gold, centering an oval cabochon-cut emerald surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald, creating a stunning trinity design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a detachable natural cabochon emerald drop measuring 9.5x7x6 mm and weighing around 3 carats, alo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Sea Monster Brooch/Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The textured gold body is accented with approximately 87 single-cut diamonds totaling an estimated 0.90 carats, set in white gold to enhance their brilliance. Two cabochon emeralds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds 7.60 Ct Zambian Emerald 1.40 Ct 18k Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Art Deco design handmade, very refined style , pendant/brooch in 18k gold with a cabochon cut Zambia emerald of 1,40 carats, fine quality, and round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Style Emerald And 3-Strand Pearl Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This necklace features a cabochon cut green emerald bezel set pendant. Paired with 150 round cut diamond side stones, this beautiful necklace is strung together with 3 strands of pea...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Indian Mughal Ancient Gold Coin Pendant Sapphire Emerald 18 Gold Karat
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an ancient Mughal Empire yellow gold coin set in 18K yellow gold with emerald and sapphire cabochons. Handmade in Ro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1950's Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Poodle Dog Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced round disk centering a stylized sitting poodle dog With crosshatch textured fur and a grooved twisted rope motif surround Inscribed 'Pierre' on front 'L.T.B fro...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Modern Style Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop 9,5x7x6 mm, around 3 carats, and 3 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds and Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom Modern style drop Pendant Necklace features 5 round natural diamonds and a detachable natural emerald (3.96 carats, 13,5x7,5mm). This jewelry co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat white gold and features a detachable natural cabochon emerald drop measuring 9.5x7x6 mm and weighing around 3 carats, alon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tibetan Drop Pendant Necklace with Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable green quartz and emerald. The highest quality gold has liquid sparkling surface as the perfect...
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.
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.