Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace, numbered A left hand clutching on to a white gemstone; 18 karat yellow gold; marked Cartier, 750, 144692 Size: Pendant width 0.9 cm, length 2.2 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Cartier Love necklace crafted in 18k white gold. The design features two interlocking rings—one classic Love band with the signature screw motifs and one smooth plain band—su...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157091 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is th...
Cartier Love Necklace, Diamonds (White Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Necklace, Diamonds (White Gold) PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144893 Listing Title: Cartier Love Necklace, Diamonds (White Gold) Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection...
White Gold
$43,520Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Maillon Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly collectible Cartier creation, this necklace embodies the House’s signature blend of innovation, timeless design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Symbol Diamond Cross Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier diamond necklace set in 18k white gold. The necklace features a cross motif set with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Diamond Love Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 151439 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Diamond Love Necklace Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the ...
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Love Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156367 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Love Necklace Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the ep...
Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Trinity Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18 rose, yellow, and white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.60 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity coll...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier Trinity diamond necklace, crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold is one of Cartier’s most recognizable motifs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond and Pearl Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
Cartier Agrafe Diamond and Pearl Necklace: an exquisite luxury piece featuring 244 round diamonds E-F Color VVS totaling approximately 8.47 carats set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Zodiac Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A timeless Cartier creation, this vintage Zodiac Pendant Necklace showcases the Maison’s exceptional craftsmanship and refined celestial design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidées Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An iconic pre-owned Cartier Caresse D'Orchidées Diamond Necklace. Set with 49 Brilliant cut Diamonds with a total Diamond weight of approximately 0.54ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha De Cartier White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Pasha De Cartier" Pendant Necklace by Cartier. Details: Weight Pendant: 20.4 grams Weight Chain: 8.2 grams Pendant Size: 29mm x 40mm Chain Length: 16.5" Chain Widt...
18k Gold
Cartier Amulette de Cartier Carnelian diamond 18K Rose Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This beautiful necklace showcases a striking carnelian gemstone set in elegant 18K rose gold, created by the prestigious brand Cartier.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Clash De Cartier Rose Gold Medium Model Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Clash De Cartier Medium Model Chain Necklace by Cartier. Elevate your style with this Authentic Clash De Cartier 18k Rose Gold Medium Model Chain Necklace.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Maillon Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Cartier from their Panthere collection. 15 inches long
18k Gold
Cartier Double Heart Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Two hearts one nesting in the other. Diamonds adorn half of each heart to make one full heart. 16" 2mm cable chain is equipped with a safety chain. From the Skibell Estate Collecti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k gold Cartier Ball necklace
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Aan 18 carat solid yellow gold necklace with spheres graduating in size. Signed and numbered: Cartier M15521, circa 1990. weight: 51 g length: 41 cm
18k Gold
"Cartier Paris, 159" pendant necklace.
By Cartier
Located in MADRID, ES
Finished catenary pendant with greek decorations on both sides. Five of them hang from this pendants, each composed of a Briolette cut diamond. From both sides of the greeks emerge t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier C DE CARTIER White Gold Single Diamond Bull Head Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier C DE CARTIER White Gold Single Diamond Bull Head Necklace, diamond 0.34ct, H color, VS1 clarity, no fluorescence, purchased in 2024.
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Necklace B7216800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold necklace from the Love collection by Cartier. The necklace comprises of 8 entwined iconic love screw motifs evenly spaced throughout the necklace.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Charm Necklace and Charm Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier diamond charm necklace and charm bracelet set in 18k white gold, accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Santos de Cartier Gold Necklace 18"
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Santos de Cartier Gold Chain Necklace 18" -Material: 18k Yellow Gold -Thickness: 5mm -Weight: 29.6 Grams Est.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Amethyst Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Light signs of wear Accessories Box Weight 3.8g Designer Cartier Exterior Material 18K Gold
White Gold
Cartier Ceramic and Diamond Trinity Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Emerald Platinum Riviera Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The pendant can be detached from the necklace so that it can be worn as a diamond only necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$47,620Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly suited for both formal evening attire and elevated daytime ensembles, this unisex necklace reflects Cartier's commitment to refined, architectural jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$62,720Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Trinity de 12 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional contemporary necklace from Cartier’s iconic Trinity collection, celebrated for its symbolic harmony of yellow, white, and rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Hex Sapphire Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Two Ceylon sapphires Material: 18K yellow gold, Ceylon sapphires, round diamonds Weight: Approximately 83.30 grams Length: Approximately 15.78 inches (40cm) Certificati...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$70,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Maillon Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier Maillon necklace is a stunning showcase of French jewelry craftsmanship, featuring the brand's iconic sculptural link design rendered in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C Heart De Cartier Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 16.5 Inches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier C Heart De Cartier pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly refined Cartier diamond pendant necklace, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Gold Pendant Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Signature Love collection 18k white gold pendant on a cord necklace. Necklace is 20" long, pendant - 30mm x 6mm.
Gold
Cartier Rhapsodie 18KT Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
The necklace retains its original Cartier Paris certificate, numbered 904285 and dated 30 December 1989, issued by the Cartier boutique at 23 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré in Paris.
18k Gold
Signed Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Versatile in its design, it can also be worn as a pendant necklace, accompanied by a modern 18k yellow gold collar made by Cartier Paris.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted by the renowned maison Cartier, this Caresse d'Orchidées necklace is a masterful representation of fine floral jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Collection 18K White‑Gold 1‑Carat Solitaire Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier C de Cartier Collection 18K White‑Gold 1‑Carat Bull‑Head‑Style Solitaire Necklace.
$7,350Sale Price|25% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 18K WG GIA certified 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless, and unmistakably Cartier, this exquisite solitaire diamond necklace showcases a GIA-certified 0.75 carat round brilliant-cut diamond suspended in Cartier’s refined...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Tricolor Diamond Necklace CA35-041326
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Circular links crafted from 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, and 18K Rose Gold make this Cartier Trinity necklace incredibly statement-making.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris diamond bracelet/necklace, French, 1912.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Paris diamond bracelet/necklace. A convertible piece, the necklace set with thirteen round old cut diamonds in open back rubover settings with an approximate combined weight ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Trinity 3 Color Gold Large Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2023 Cartier Trinity collection 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold necklace, this is the largest of the Trinity necklaces offered, measuring 1 5/8 inches in diameter with each Tri...
Gold, 18k Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18KY Gold Heart Pendant Necklace Signed Au750 Luxury Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless romance with this authentic signed Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace, a refined expression of one of luxury jewelry's most enduring motifs.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic pre-owned Cartier Double Panthère necklace is a powerful and iconic creation from the Maison’s most celebrated collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and Onyx Amulette de Cartier Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and Onyx Amulette de Cartier Lariat Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 150445 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and Onyx Amulette de Cart...
Rose Gold
$62,080Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 1.75 Carat Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold F VVS1
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Cartier C de Cartier diamond necklace crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, embodying the timeless elegance and refined minimalism that define one of Cartier’s mo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pluie de Cartier 26.00 carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Pluie de Cartier” Vintage Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace This exceptional choker necklace is an authentic Cartier Paris creation from their Pluie de Cartier collection, m...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Spiral Egg Shaped Garnet Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold.
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Geometric Chain Necklace Small Model 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Chains with delicate links and a geometric motif in the grand tradition of Cartier style. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Santos De Cartier Type: Necklace Type: Small Model Chain Le...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Baby Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Cartier 18K yellow gold Love pendant necklace. Part of Cartier’s iconic Love collection, this necklace features two interlocking Love ovals in 18K yellow gold, each accen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Long Station Chain Necklace 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier Trinity Long Station Necklace Chain 18k Yellow Gold Weight approx 28 grams Length: approx 42 inches Featuring 9 Trinity knot stations 6mm each.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 149187 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Necklace Condition Description: Translating to ...
White Gold
Cartier Paris Gold Oval Link Vintage Long Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
All that glitters is gold, and this lustrous Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold oval link necklace is pure polished style.
Gold
$62,720Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 135 grams Diamond 18k Yellow gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant necklace by Cartier Paris is a refined expression of the Maison’s timeless design language.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier.
Gold
Cartier Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Caresse d'Orchidees Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier "Caresse d'Orchidées" necklace in 18k white gold, featuring three central orchid flowers pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, blue sapphires and amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Spike Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 42cm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2606150001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Spike chain necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ Weight: Approximately ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Limited Edition Orchid Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Limited Edition Pave Diamond Orchid Necklace, featuring classic orchid floral design with high recognizability.
$70,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Maillon Panthère 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this authentic Cartier Maillon Panthère necklace is a masterclass in luxury jewelry design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$56,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Collar Necklace in Gold and Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite example of vintage Cartier design, this extraordinary necklace from the 1940s captures the glamour and refinement of one of jewelry’s most celebrated eras.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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.