Victorian Carbuncle garnet diamond tassel locket 20k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking and richly detailed piece from the Victorian era, this antique brooch centers around a magnificent carbuncle garnet cabochon measuring approximately 12.6 mm and weighing a...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and 14K Gold David Yurman Necklace with Pink Garnet Stones
By David Yurman
Located in Sewickley, PA
This classic David Yurman necklace features the designer’s iconic sterling silver cable-twist design accented with polished 14K yellow gold detailing. The necklace showcases a distin...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 3.06 carat garnet and 0.13 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold necklace in the form of a snake; part of our diverse antique jewelry ...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
$24,800Sale Price|20% Off
Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Lions Head" with Green Garnet Eyes
By Madleine Kay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madleine Kay 18k yellow gold "Lions Head" with green garnet eyes Specifications: main stone: green garnets brand: custom metal: 18K yellow gold type: Pendant ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Peridot Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold, with Mandarin Garnet ,Peridots and brilliant cut diamonds A unique wonderful colorful necklace, handmade and one of a kind. This ...
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yello...
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique opal, demantoid garnet, diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, comprising one carved opal, one round cut demantoid garnet, eight old single cut diamonds, and ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$550Sale Price|36% Off
New 24k YGold PL Sterling 35.4 Carat Pink Ruby & Diamond Cut Garnet Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
There are diamond cut Green Garnets on the prongs and on the bail. The pendant itself is 35 mm long and 16 mm wide.
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
"Tufted" Sterling Thimble Fob with Hessonite Cabochon and 14K Gold Ring Detail
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: Pendant length (including top loop): 48mm (1.9") Pendant weight: 18 grams Pendant width (the diameter of the gold band): 22mm (0.87") Chain weight: 19 grams ...
Garnet, Hessonite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant #20741
Located in Washington Depot, CT
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant This beautiful vintage Maltese style cross pendant features a large oval rose quartz cabochon (14.03mm x 9.87 mm) smokeytopaz...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1880 Victorian Gold over Silver Cabochon Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
- Gold over silver - 18.00mm cabochon cut garnet - 19=4.50mm rose cut carnets - 21=3.25 rose cut garnets - 10.44 grams This 1880 Victorian gold over silver cabochon garnet pin/...
Garnet, Silver
Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive Victorian pendant and bracelet set. Gemstone Quality Quartz Color Smoky / Green Cut Cabochon 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Hedera Pendant in the Manner of Lucien Gaillard
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 41...
Garnet, Malachite
Steven Battelle 10.5 Carats Tourmaline Spessartite Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful combination of 10 x 13 mm pear shaped green tourmaline, 7 x 9 mm oval spessartite garnet, and 7 x 9 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone aligns vertically in artisan crafted ...
Garnet, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Moonstone Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Platinum Brooch & Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, colorful, and impressive pendant featuring a fine moonstone weighing approximately 35 carats. The moonstone is bright and brilliant like a disco ball and has excellent adula...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Platinum
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,...
"Talisman" Agate Pendant Bi-Colored Tourmaline Kyanite 22k 18k Fine Silver
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This agate pendant serves as a personal talisman, designed to ground and stabilize your energy while attracting positive intention into your life. A very rare bi-colored tourmaline o...
Agate, Garnet, Labradorite, Tourmaline, Spinel, Kyanite, 18k Gold, 22k G...
Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/Pendant 14K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this sumptuous antique Victorian 14ct gold garnet quatrefoil and diamond brooch/pendant - made c.1880.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Black Opal Emerald Sapphire Demantoid Diamond Pave Pendant
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unveil the beauty of Belgian craftsmanship with this handmade rose gold multi-stone pendant, featuring Black Lightning Ridge Opal Cabochons, Colombian Emeralds, No heat Blue Sapphire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Black Opal, 18k...
Matrix Opal Pendant Sapphire 18k Gold Emerald Sapphire Chain Onyx Beaded 22k 18k
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This matrix Opal pendant captures nature's abstract artistry. Vibrant opal fire dances through rich chocolate ironstone, accented by bold red and yellow sapphires. Suspended from an ...
Blue Zircon, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Labradorite, Garnet, Agate, Silv...
20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pendant consists of a large oval jade plate, held in place by a gold-plated and 18-karat gold bail. On the front, the plate is decorated with a gold-plated metal floral and plan...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst, round sapphire and octagon cut prasiolite. We work with german gems company, that is in the...
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and rose quartz. We work with german gems company, that is in the market since the 19th cent...
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and rose quartz. We work with german gems company, that is in the market since the 19th cent...
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnets - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Bright Vivid Wine Red Color - 11.2mm & 10.3mm (approx.) Material: All 18K Solid Yellow Gold, ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet & Diamond Star Cabochon Brooch/Pendant 14K Gold c.1870
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14ct gold garnet and diamond star brooch/pendant made c.1870.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon peridot, round sapphire and rose quartz. It has a crocodile detail on the side of the cabochon gem. W...
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
Dubini Philip I Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18K Gold Toggle Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin of Philip I Philadelphos circa 95-76 B.C. set in 18k yellow gold with citrine and garnet bul...
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Demetrius Elephant Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from the Greco-Baktrian Kingdom dating circa 200-185 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with double...
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Pendant/ Brooch with Orange Garnets
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elizabeth Locke Pendant/ Brooch with orange garnets. The central stone measures one inch in diameter. It is surrounded by eight oval garnets with a small one at the tip of each. Th...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Dubini Artemis Goddess Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Gold Toggle Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon coin circa 168-148 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with bullet amethyst, garnet, topaz, citrine and ...
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gol...
Dubini Dionysus God Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18K Gold Toggle Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver tetradrachm coin from 189-45 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with bullet amethyst, garnet, topaz, cit...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gol...
Artemis Macedon Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon coin from 168-148 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with bullet amethyst, garnet, topaz, citrine and p...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Dubini Artemis Rare Goddess Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Gold
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic rare silver tetradrachm of Artemis, a true collector’s coin, set in 18K yellow gold and accented with ci...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gol...
Alex Jona Rhodolite Garnet Cluster Tsavorite 18Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, beautiful Cluster of natural cabochon cut Rhodolite Garnet drops weighing 28.45 carats, dangling from oval cabochon cut Tsavorite...
Tsavorite, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Red Enamel Guilloche Brooch/Pendant Garnet, Pearls 14K Gold c.1870
Located in London, GB
The brooch features a fabulous target/bullseye design with a striking colour combination of red enamel, white seed pearls, a garnet cabochon and a turquoise accent in the centre.
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
Vintage Solid Gold Opal Emerald Garnet Pink Blue Sapphire Peacock Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Opal, Emerald, Garnet, Pink & Blue Sapphire - Round Faceted & Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Multi Colors Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ Multi Co...
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Cabochon Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst, round sapphire and topaz. We work with german gems company, that is in the market since the...
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Alex Jona Rodolite Cluster & Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, beautiful Cluster of natural cabochon cut Rodolite drops weighing 38.9 carats, dangling from a bar with Tsavorite, weighing 0.18 c...
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural reddish sapphire (oval cut), cabochon beryl and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that ...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Beryl and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with citrine (oval cut), cabochon beryl and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that is in the market ...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Beryl and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural reddish sapphire (oval cut), cabochon beryl and round sapphire. We work with german gems company, that...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Beryl and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with sapphire (round cut), red sapphire (oval cut) and cabochon beryl. We work with german gems company, that is in...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Beryl and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural green sapphire (oval cut), cabochon beryl and round sapphire. We work with german gems company, that i...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural reddish sapphire (oval cut), cabochon citrine and round diamond. We work with german gems company, tha...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural reddish sapphire (oval cut), cabochon amethyst and round diamond. We work with german gems company, th...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Ameth...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamond and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural citrine (cabochon cut), prasiolite (oval cut) and round diamond. We work with german gems company, tha...
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamond and Citrines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural citrines (oval cut, cabochon) and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that is in the mark...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Peridot
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon peridot, round sapphire and octagon cut prasiolite. It has a crocodile detail on the side of the cabo...
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Round Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features quartz (radius: 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure with diamonds and white sapphire in the cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Green Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural green sapphire (oval cut), cabochon amethyst and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Green Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural green sapphire (oval cut), cabochon citrine and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that ...
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
Victorian Era Antique 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
The center diamond is encircled by cabochon cut red garnets. The pendant is marked on bail with a later Russian assay mark from the 1908-1917 period for 56 zolotnik Imperial gold sta...
Diamond
French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
The day/night girandole earpendants are each designed with a shaped top centering a cabochon garnet, with detachable pendants suspending flexibly-set garnet drops and seed pearls, en...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 14.9x19.1 mm, embellished with three rose-cut diamonds and a pearl on ea...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.