GIA Certified Lapis Yellow Gold Carved Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated carved lapis pendant in a handmade 14k yellow gold pendant necklace. 16 inch 14k
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Silver Hand-Carved Flower Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This beautiful lapis lazuli flower pendant has been handmade using the ancient art of stone
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 13k Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 13k yellow gold carved lapis lazuli pendant necklace features a stunning deep blue
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Yellow Gold
Carved Lapis Lazuli and OEC Diamond Platinum Open Lock Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Timeless and finely detailed Carved Lapis Lazuli and 0.30tcw OEC Diamond Platinum
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pendant #15999
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful oval yellow gold pendant is set with carved lapis lazuli in a floral motif This
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,445
H 0.83 in W 0.6 in
Carved Lapis Turtle Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace, Diamonds, 24kt Gold & Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Carved Lapis Turtle Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver by
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
$2,880 / set
H 3.25 in W 1.73 in D 0.28 in L 18 in
Silver Akoya Pearl 18" Necklace with 14K Carved Lapis Dragon Enhancer Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two great pieces of jewelry to wear together or separately. The Chinese pendant is an amazing
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Hand-carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Tsavorite
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Hand-carved pendant Limited edition Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Engraved Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli “Jupiter” pendant with .30 Sapphire Bail
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Greek Mythology Cameo 18K Gold Pendant Necklace Lapis Lazuli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Magnificient, extremely rare double-sided carved lapis lazuli cameo pendant. The exquisite carving
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$22,198
H 2.39 in W 1.58 in L 18 in
14k Gold Large Carved Lapis Coronation Scarab of Pharaoh Tutankhamen Necklace
By Franklin MInt
Located in Montclair, NJ
jewelry, the coronation scarab of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen large pendant in solid 14k gold and lapis lazuli
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Handcrafted Carved Necklace Faux Lapis
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Make a statement with this hand carved red resin necklace. Artfully crafted, these gorgeous carved
Zircon
Lapis Evil Eye with Ruby and Diamonds on a Ruby Beaded Necklace with 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved lapis evil eye pendant, 3/4" in width and 1/2" in length exclusive of the gold ring bail. The
18K pendant doublesided Lady with Unicorn carved Lapis Lazuli/gold
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautifully hand carved in lapis lazuli re-creation, in high relief, of Pisanello's medal of a
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl, Enamel + Carved Lapis Lazuli Earrings, Pendant + Button Set
Located in Narberth, PA
pendant is comprised of an enameled bail and setting holding a pearl above a spheroid-shaped lapis lazuli
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$2,250
18K Lapis Saturn Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K lapis carved saturn pendant hand carved by master Idar Obrstein`
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$8,800
H 1.6 in W 1.2 in
Antique Etruscan Revival 14k Gold GIA Carved Oval Blue Lapis Pendant or Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
, carved piece of natural lapis lazuli that is bezel set at its center. The oval shaped lapis is a deep
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Carved Lapis and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Carved Lapis and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant
Diamond, White Gold
18K Lapis Poseidon Pendant With Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
carved lapis poseidon detachable pendant 24mm round with 18K .30 blue sapphire bail
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Carved Dolphins
Located in Athens, GR
18 karat yellow gold pendant showcasing a solid piece of AAA quality Lapis Lazuli in a deep blue
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
14 Karat Carved Lapis Cleopatra Amulet
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Cleopatra Amulet Pendant features 1 Hand Carved piece of Natural Lapis Lazuli, secured in a
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.44 in Dm 0.44 in L 1.97 in
Ana De Costa Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Lazuli Yellow Diamond Carved Drop Pendant
By Ana de Costa
Located in London, Kent
the chain is 51.5cm or 20.5 inches. Diameter: 1.1cm x width: 1.1cm Length of pendant: 5cm The lapis
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Necklace of Turquoise , Lapis and Carnelian
Located in Berkshires, MA
14K necklace made of turquoise, lapis and carnelian beads with carved antique chinese lapis pendant.
Ancient Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace with Agate Barrel Beads and Fine Silver
Located in Bloomington, IN
, twenty-seven granulated silver beads, and a carved lapis lazuli pendant with an ancient garnet bead used
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Ebony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
lazuli carved pendant set in white gold prongs, and incrusted with a turquoise cabochon. The diamond
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 44.9 X 24.6mm Weight: 8.98
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Wander Lapis 18 Karat Gold Doorknocker Earrings
By Wander
Located in New York, NY
have textured fluted gold parts surrounding a carved lapis pendant section. The earrings are 2 inches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Lapis and Diamond Pendant, 14K
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Carved Lapis and Diamond Pendant made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The length is 1.25 inches. The
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Carved Dragon Lapis Lazuli Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with one carved lapis lazuli stone, with a dragon design
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with 14 Karat Gold Enhancer Bail
Located in Towson, MD
One carved lapis lazuli pendant set with one 14-karat yellow gold enhancer bail. The pendant
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
Exquisitely carved, this tremendous antique 19th century Chinese carved coral pendant necklace has
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.125 in W 0.5 in L 20 in
Carved Lapis Lazuli Necklace Diamond Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed carved lapis lazuli & diamond necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo Carved Aventurine Gold Hamsa Pendant
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A chic means of warding off evil spirits, this Hamsa pendant is carved of green aventurine, set in
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Limited Edition Carved Horse Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis Lazuli 6 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Chain
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis and Diamond Peacock Necklace with 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
carved lapis peacock pendant with 2mm round diamond bezeled in 14k gold. Custom gold jump ring with a
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Large Lapis Flower Pendant with center Ruby and Custom Ruby Bail, all 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Pendant Carved lapis flower (35mm diameter) with center oval 10x8mm ruby bezeled in 14k gold
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Peacock Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Striking carved lapis lazuli pendant depicting a graceful peacock surrounded by floral and foliate
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved large Oval Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Large vintage Lapis Lazuli and diamond pendant in 14k white gold. This beautiful pendant has a
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Carved Lionshead Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved Lapis Lazuli Carved Lionshead by Master Carver from Idar Obenstein 18 Karat
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Snake Chain Necklace w/Carved Lapis Seal Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Studio City, CA
" and a sterling mounter lapis seal pendant with the double CC's Cartier logo carved into the lapis. In
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Lapis Lazuli Scarab Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Cabochons
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved scarab Lapis Lazuli pendant in 18k yellow gold with cabochon sapphires. The scarab was
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Carved Lapis Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
. 1 carved opaque bright blue Lapis 36.55 x 18.35 x 3.25mm, natural color and no enhancements, GIA
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Lapis Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco diamond earrings suspending carved lapis pear-shaped pendants, in platinum and
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Gold Scarab Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Lovely hand carved scarab pendant in natural lapis lazuli stone (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver
Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Gold Inlay Medieval Angel Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
This unique and beautifully carved Lapis Lazuli pendant (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver) is a gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in W 2.01 in D 0.2 in L 2.13 in
Vintage Chinese Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace Double Dragon Pendant Multi-wear
Located in Richmond, CA
dragon Lapis pendant, measuring 5.2 x 5.4 cm. The double dragon motif is a symbol of power, strength, and
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Art Deco Carved Lapis Lazuli Enamel Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carved floral motif lapis lazuli plaques are suspended on figure 8 red and black enamel links with
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Bead Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
a decorative cross of carved lapis and gold. The pendant is easily detachable. Patina consistent
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Striking Large Carved Lapis Pendant in Gold with Diamonds
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Intricate 14k yellow gold pendant featuring a carved lapis ornament depicting two peaches, frame
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Carved Lapis Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A most interesting pair of carved lapis dangling ear pendants with heavily textured 18k gold tops
Large Carved Lapis Lazuli, Gold & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Large Carved and cabochan Lapis Lazuli, Gold and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18 k gold with 16 full cut
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant With Matching Enamel Chain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elaborately carved and beautiful color natural Lapis Lazuli pendant meas. an impressive 2 1/4
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Italian Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Gold Bale
Located in New York, NY
Italian Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with 14K Gold Bale
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Carved Lapis Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k gold pendant set with approximately 3.20ctw of VS-SI1/H-I old mine cut diamonds and a carved
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Harry Winston Whistle Pendant
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
18k gold functioning whistle pendant with carved lapis sided embellished with cabochon rubies and a
Diamond
Lalaounis Lapis Lazuli Turtle Shell Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Vail, CO
Turtle shell pendant in carved lapis lazuli mounted in 18k yellow gold, with partial Lalaounis
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Nashua, NH
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Brooch Pendant. The pin is set with a carved lapis cameo
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold and Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Carved lapis lazuli allegorical lion pendant set in 14 karat gold. Note: Chain not included. Size
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone large resin blue pendant necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with resin pendant • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️...
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.02 in D 0.46 in L 1.93 in
Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved bamboo pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved bamboo symbolizes growth, strength and resilience. It measures 1....
Jade, 18k Gold
Lapis Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Little Diamond
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lapis pendant 18kt yellow gold and white little diamond STAMP 750 10 MI
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$590Sale Price / item|27% Off
L 18 in
10k Yellow Gold 10.21 Carat Prasiolite & Diamond Pendant w 14k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous pendant! I just love the pale green color of Prasiolite stones. These particular stones are just magnificently cut. They are a convex radiant cut beautifully facet...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,847
H 1.19 in W 0.71 in
Antique 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately Late Victorian pendant in 18ct yellow gold, centred with a Sapphire, framed by an ornate fo...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage gold tone enamel seashell crystal beads designer chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel seashell and crystal beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
$651Sale Price / item|30% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jadeite Jade Bangle, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated green jadeite jade bangle in size 55.6mm. This bangle's inner diameter measures 2.19 inches (55.6mm) and outer diameter measures 2.98 inches (75.8mm) wit...
Jade
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold. Impressive design through the entire piece starting with the pendant for center of attention and accompanied by the fancy link ne...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gilt Seven Turquoise Pendants
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand stranded cultured pearl necklace with seven turquoise pendants hanging down in front. It comes from Turkey. These large polished turquoise stones are wrapped in decora...
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed Victorian necklace set with faceted Bohemian garnets. The garnets are set in low carat gold, with lovely garnet flowers and drops, and a large centre garnet. T...
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.