$427Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Luxury Carved Emerald Pendant with Diamond Foliate Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 20.85 carat emerald, 0.35 carat citrine, and diamond pendant brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 108.04 Carat Minor to Moderate Oil Ural Origin Carved Emerald and Diamond Heavy Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A round pendant featuring a bow at the top and a carved emerald drop at the bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Carved emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Carved emerald and diamond pendant. Set with a hexagonal natural Colombian emerald plaque carved with a stylised floral motif in a open back rubover setting, suspended from twenty on...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,635Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing pendant create with antiques Peony carved in Japanies rose coral, Emerald carved Leaf, diamond 18 k Gold 11gr.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Carved Emerald Cameo and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking example of 19th-century artistry, this Victorian-era necklace features a carved Colombian emerald cameo weighing approximately 37.26 carats, intricately depicting a cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Floral Carved Emerald & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind floral carved emerald & diamond halo accent pendant. Pendant contains 1 carved green emerald, 21.12ct and round brilliant diamonds, 0.80tcw.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold, Carved Coral, Emerald & Pearl 'Bust' Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather unusual brooch pendant takes the form of a female bust and has been crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, carved coral, emeralds and pearls.
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Containing 1 Hand Carved Emerald
By Moshi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece of fine jewelry was designed and hand crafted by “Moshi” of New York, it was found in a vault from an estate sale and was never used. 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Owl Cameo Shell Pendant with Emerald & Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"Diamond:2.03ct, Silver:9.16g, Emerald:0.98ct, Cameo:16.72ct"
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Yellow Gold Jadeite Emerald Elephant Pendant - 14k Carved Long Life
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Note missing gold on one foot Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): NA Cut: Carved Natural Emerald Tre...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace With Shield Cut Emeralds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau carved 18k white gold pendant, with two emerald center stones; one shield, and one emerald cut, secured by 18k yellow gold prong setting.
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Leaf Carved Natural Quartz & Colombian Emerald Accent Solid Gold 18K Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a beautiful, and captivating natural quartz and emerald pendant. White rocky quartz is skillfully-carved into a stunning leaf.
Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 25ct Carved Cabochon Emerald & Pear Marquise Diamond 18K Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pendant features a centering Russian cabochon emerald intricately carved with flowers, weighing approximately 25.00 carats, framed by full-cut diamonds topped by a roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,173Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty Leaf Shaped Carved Green Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds and Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Leaf shape green turquoise pendant with diamonds and emerald around is a very delightful piece and has openable bayle on the back so you can slide your favorite chain through....
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Emerald & Diamond Textured Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The emeralds show a deep green color that brings such a desirable look to this piece and are well carved into a pineapple design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Blue Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake 9K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful and very wearable snake necklace has a friendly face with ornate blue enamel, engraving on the gold, cabochon ruby eyes and cabochon emerald on its her head. Hanging from...
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
13.57ct 14K Hand Carved Natural Colombian Emerald Rough Horse Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite hand-carved Colombian emerald rough horse sculpture showcases the raw beauty of emerald, accentuated by delicate touches of calcite, black shale, and gleaming pyrites ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 35.00 Carat Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum with a carved Cabochon Emerald weighing a total of approximately 35.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 102.74 Carat Carved Mogul Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved mogul cabochon natural emerald and diamond pendant necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
55.84ct Hand Carved Colombian Emerald Horse Pendant 14K Gold Bridle, Rough
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience the exquisite artistry of this captivating emerald rough carving—a 55.84-carat Colombian emerald rough crystal transformed into a breathtaking side profile of a horse's he...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Carved Colombian Emerald Horse Head & Fine White Diamond Pendant Necklace c 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
The suspended, prong set, horse head is carved well, this emerald displays a medium bright clean green color.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
New 18k Gold GIA Carved Pear Cabochon Emerald Diamond Scalloped Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible custom made pendant necklace is newly crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large pear shape cabochon cut emerald that has been perfectly carved into showing...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided pendant designed as a vase of flowers set to one side with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...
Carved Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Buddha Pendant set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Ruby 8.96 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.11 carat and Emerald 0.28 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 3...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald Goddess of Mercy with Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Emerald 5.56 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.9 cm Total Weight: 4.16 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Lion Head 48ct Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Carved Lion Head Shape - Green Color - 48.50ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (8) Natural Genuine Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Happy Buddha Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 9.46 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.0 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant With Emerald & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt Gold:0.81g, Diamond:2.55Ct, Silver:12.89g, Emerald:1.2Ct,, Shell Cameo:14.1Ct" Size:78X34 MM
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Carved Emerald with Diamond Happy Buddha Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.22 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 3.18 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Carved Agate Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:0.73g, Diamond:3.12ct, Silver:14.9gm, Emerald:1.20ct, Agate:100.80ct Size: 106X61MM"
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,500Sale Price|40% Off
14Kt Black Opal Koi-Fish Carved 3-1/2” Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The image shows an intricate carp fish pendant. The pendant features a large, carved opal-like gemstone at its center, depicting a carp or koi fish.
Black Opal, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Carved Mughal Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace Measurements: Chain: 18" long, Pendant: 2.5" long Metal Type: Platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Statement Pendant Aquaprase with Emerald and Sapphire Carved Leaves 9k Gold
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 9K gold statement pendant set with a stunning Aquaprase in the center, flanked by Emerald and Sapphire carved leaves ♥ The setting measures 42.7 mm in length, 25 mm in widt...
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
Hand Carved Jade Dragon Pendant with Emerald & Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Featuring a hand-carved natural jade dragon guarding a pearl—symbol of good luck, wisdom, peace, and auspicious energy—this pendant is accented with emerald and diamond.
Estate Natural Emerald Carved Crowned Jesus Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare and Unusual This beautiful vintage pendant is 1960 ca – featuring crowned Jesus hand sculptured from a natural Emerald, with crown made of solid 18 KT white gold highlight by Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful hand-carved, emerald cut Aquamarine and 18k yellow gold pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold foxtail chain necklace.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Emeralds 18 Carat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Art Deco Style Diamond and Carved Emerald 'Basket' Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold Experience the glamor of the roaring twenties with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired pendant neck...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 1960's carved bright green Emerald and diamond pendant. 4 carved leaf design emeralds set in a Platinum tree branch style setting with one Old European cut .55ct diamond, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald Rough Cut Floral Pendant - 14K Gold Pumpkin Bead Necklace 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Emerald Carved Beaded Pendant Necklace. This stunning piece features a captivating array of round cabochons, rondelles, and intricately hand-carved ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Ariel Carved Red Coral Emerald Shell Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Pendant Length with Bail : 1.75" x 1.10" Emerald Count: 4 Emerald Carat Weight: ~0.12 carats Chain ...
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved No Heated Red Pink Ruby Green Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An amazing red goes a long way, and this delightfully dainty necklace proves the point. A trio of rich gleaming none heated red floral motif carved rubies are the heart of the neckla...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Natural Turquoise Natural Diamond 14K Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
(chain is not included in the price) Period: Vintage / Grand Neo-Classical Revival Style Special Feature: Convertible Design (Brooch with folding/removable pin and prominent Pendan...
Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,649Sale Price|20% Off
Leaf Shaped Carved Jade Pendant With Pave Diamonds Butterfly In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.530g,D:0.91ct, Emer:0.61ct,Jade:22.65ct,Sapp:0.53ct, 66X30
Emerald, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Coral Smiling Buddha Pendant in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful smiling Buddha carved coral pendant with emeralds and diamonds.
Coral, Gold
Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui
Located in Northampton, MA
An impeccably carved Ruyi pendant in breathtaking emerald-green jade, glowing with a luminous, glassy translucency.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Carved Coral Tanzanite Art Deco Style White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The drop part is an approx. 12.32 carat drop shaped coral with diamond accent. The pendant is attached to a onyx, emerald, and coral bead necklace.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period. The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts from this era is an imprec...
Jade, Silver
Carved Coral Multi Gemstone Art Deco Style Tassel White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant is attached to a onyx and emerald bead necklace.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace composed of round brilliant diamonds hand set in Platinum with a Art Deco Tutti Frutt...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
750 Carat Smoky Topaz Antique Carved Jade Necklace Estate Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AND RARE ANTIQUE 750 CARAT SMOKY TOPAZ AND LARGE CARVED JADE BEAD PENDANT NECKLACE FROM THE ESTATE OF HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS MARY LOU DAVES WITH AN ABSOLUTELY EXTRAO...
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,500 / item
Carved Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This necklace is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 8.07 carats carved emerald and 1.24 carats of diamonds. Chain length-18 inch. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Jade Diamond Emerald Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large carved jade pendant, set in 18k white gold with approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds and emeralds, suspended on a rubber black cord necklace with 18k gold clasp.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold
Carved Tanzanite, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Beaded Necklace.
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A one of a kind art-deco looking beaded necklace, with a 45.57 carat (18X25mm) carved Tanzanite pendant, adorned with Diamonds set in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Carved Jade Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 35.47 carats of carved Jade, 1.92 carats emerald & 1.47 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
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.
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.
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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.