$2,043
W 0.83 in L 1.46 in
18k solid gold cross pendant - Sapphire & diamond - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 Karat yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful charm is covered with
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 karat solid gold Virgin Mary pendant - Catholic religious charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
white gold stars to finish it off, giving this pendant a magnificent and eye-catching look. This love
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$791
W 0.83 in L 1.38 in
Antique Chalice & host - French 18k Gold Antique charm - 1906 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 ct rose gold patina medal featuring a chalice, which
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,576
W 0.87 in L 1.21 in
French 18K solid gold pendant - Virgin Mary charm - Lily - Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to present you this antique French religious dove & Mary pendant. This royal charm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Remembrance of First Communion Catholic Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful medallion pendant intended to be given as a gift as it denotes the first
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$613
W 0.62 in L 1.13 in
Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K white gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Antique Virgin Mary pendant - Religious Floral Catholic charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning religious 18 karat solid gold charm. This lovely charm depicts a well
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small 18K solid gold Scapular pendant - Catholic - Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus
Located in Antwerp, BE
very good condition. This vintage pendant is hallmarked with a 0,750 mark. This Catholic charm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$636
W 0.52 in L 0.87 in
French 18k Double sided Vintage solid yellow gold Catholic Augis pendant charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
hallmarked with a French eagle head mark and an Augis makers mark. This Catholic charm pendant has the right
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,033
W 0.69 in L 1.03 in
French 18 karat solid gold Jesus pendant - Rare engraved Antique Catholic charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 karat yellow gold patina medal featuring a very well
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rita of Cascia Catholic Saint Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pendant beautifully honors Catholic tradition with a hand-painted saint figure at its
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,923
H 1.46 in W 0.67 in D 0.09 in
Catholic Cross Petite Harmony . Yellow gold , Anis enamel and Diamonds
Located in Genève, CH
This collectible Catholic cross pendant from the Petite Harmony series by Varvara Collection is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,923
H 1.46 in W 0.67 in D 0.09 in
Catholic Cross Petite Harmony , Yellow gold, Turquoise enamel and diamonds
Located in Genève, CH
This collectible Catholic cross pendant from the Petite Harmony series by Varvara Collection is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this pendant is dating back to the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
French hallmark that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this pendant is dating
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Reserved for R - Estate 18 karat solid yellow gold - Catholic Scapular charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold. This Catholic charm pendant has the right size to fit any necklace and is the perfect charm to
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$644
W 0.6 in L 0.91 in
18k baby medallion, Protecting Angel, Catholic good luck cherub, the Lamb of God
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 Karat yellow gold baby pendant. This beautiful detailed medal depicts a little
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35ct Diamond Catholic Cross Pendant Necklace 18ct White Gold Medium Size
Located in London, GB
included This exquisite Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace is made of 18ct White Gold and features a stunning
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Saint Anthony Faith Medal Pendant 14k Traveling Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Anthony, Traveling, Faith
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond cross art deco drop pendant necklace 18k white gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
0.85ct Diamond criss pendant necklace in 18k white and yellow gold. Chunky diamond catholic cross
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
L 16.34 in
Intini Jewels Diamond Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Chain Catholic Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
18 Karat White Gold chain of AAA quality with a resplendent and notable sparkling cross pendant
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 1.05 in
18K French solid yellow gold Virgin Mary - Catholic pendant - religious catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
who is looking to the right. This love medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, marked with a french eagle
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 0.97 in
18k Staint Anthony - lost & found - solid yellow gold Saint pendant - Catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Catholic charm. This very detailled charm depicts Saint Anthony carrying
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.62 in L 0.93 in
French 18k gold Saint Thérèse charm - Catholic pendant - Vintage religious medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Catholic charm. This cute charm depicts Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k French Virgin Mary charm - 18k Gold Antique engraved Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
flanked by greenish leafs. This Antique pendant has a floral and warm look thanks to the foliate
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in D 0.05 in L 1.13 in
18k French Virgin Mary charm - 18k Gold medallion - 1931 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
star themed aureola. This almost Antique pendant has a floral and warm look thanks to the foliate
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.05 in L 1.44 in
18K solid gold Virgin Mary pendant - Italian Catholic charm - Religious medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
bust of the Veiled Virgin Mary is the center of this pendant. This medallion is encircled with a big
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K solid gold pendant - Saint Christopher charm - 1960's Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Saint
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.11 in L 2.05 in
French 18k solid gold cross pendant - Estate Catholic medallion - cross medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K rosy yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed charm is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.69 in L 1.25 in
18K Antique pendant - Catholic charm, solid gold religious Blessed Mother Mary
Located in Antwerp, BE
romantic appearance. The maker of this charm has chosen a now patinated yellow gold as the basis material
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.69 in L 1.19 in
18K French solid yellow gold Virgin Mary - Antique Catholic pendant - religious
Located in Antwerp, BE
karat solid yellow gold and marked with a French eagle head. This Virgin Mary charm is a perfect gift
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold Saint Esprit charm pendant - Catholic Huguenot cross
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Huguenot cross is crafted in 18 K solid gold and depict a cross and a dove. This pendant is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.56 in L 1.13 in
Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.13 in L 1.48 in
Heavy 18k solid gold Catholic - Unique Virgin Mary pendant - Madonna and child
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 ct yellow gold medal. This lovely estate pendant is representing our
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.54 in L 0.87 in
18K solid gold Scapular pendant - Italian Catholic - Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus
Located in Antwerp, BE
before 1970. This Catholic charm pendant has the right size to fit any necklace and is the perfect
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 1.03 in
French 18k solid gold Virgin Mary charm - rare round Antique pendant - Catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18K solid gold Heavy Jesus medal pendant - Catholic Charm - Dio Ti Protegga
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely pendant depicting Jesus Christ. This 18 ct yellow gold pendant was crafted
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Augis - 18 k yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Vintage Catholic pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning large French mother Mary charm. This lovely pendant depicts a praying
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold "I am Catholic Please Call a Priest" Cross Pendant #18176
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold "I am Catholic Please Call a Priest" Cross Pendant This beautiful cross pendant
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K French Chalice & host pendant - rare Antique Catholic charm - Religious
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 karat pinkish yellow gold patina medal featuring a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.11 in
Italian 18 K solid Saint Christopher medal pendant - estate Catholic charm 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Saint
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.91 in L 1.32 in
18K gold French Chalice & host charm, rare Antique Catholic - Souvenir communion
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 karat pinkish yellow gold patina medal featuring a
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.54 in L 0.85 in
Double sided medal - Estate 18 karat solid yellow gold - Catholic Scapular charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
solid 18 karat gold. This Catholic charm pendant has the right size to fit any necklace and is the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.07 in
French Double sided medal - 18 karat solid gold - Catholic Scapular - E. Dropsy
Located in Antwerp, BE
head. This Catholic charm pendant has the right size to fit any necklace and is the perfect charm to
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Double sided Catholic charm medal - 18k solid yellow gold - Virgin Mary
Located in Antwerp, BE
avons recours à vous'. The pendant is in very good condition and is crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. This
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 1.01 in
French 18K Lovely Double sided medal - Estate 18 karat solid gold Catholic charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
very detailled pendant is hallmarked with a French eagle head mark. This Catholic charm pendant has the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.01 in L 1.15 in
Antique Virgin Mary - French 18k Gold medallion - 1909 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
ct gold and has a bright and warm look. The maker of this charm has chosen a pinkish gold to make
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
W 0.62 in L 1.15 in
French 18k gold Saint Christopher charm - Catholic pendant - Vintage religious
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Saint
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.73 in L 1.42 in
18k solid gold cross pendant - small charm - Estate Catholic medallion - hollow
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.05 in
French 18k gold Virgin Mary charm - Estate catholic pendant - Vintage religious
Located in Antwerp, BE
karat solid yellow gold around the 1970's and hallmarked with a French eagle head and a makers mark
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 0.97 in
18K solid gold Scapular pendant - Italian Catholic - Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus
Located in Antwerp, BE
with a 750 mark and an Italian makers mark from before 1970. This Catholic charm pendant has the right
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.67 in L 1.01 in
18K solid gold Saint Anthony pendant - Italian Catholic Charm - Lost and found
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Catholic charm. This very detailled charm depicts Saint Anthony carrying
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.89 in L 1.42 in
18K French Chalice and host pendant - rare Antique Catholic charm - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this Extraordinary 18 ct rose-yellow gold patina medal featuring a
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.23 in
French 18k solid gold Virgin Mary charm - rare Floral Antique pendant - Catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
hand engraved flowers. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm look
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.83 in L 1.19 in
18K French Chalice & host pendant, rare Antique Catholic charm, Horse head mark
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 ct pinkish yellow gold patina medal featuring a
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in L 1.28 in
18K French Chalice & host pendant, rare Antique Catholic charm, Horse head mark
Located in Antwerp, BE
is a French hallmark that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this pendant is
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite 24k Immaculate Sacred Heart of Jesus Charm Catholic 24K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most practiced and well known Catholic devotions. The image
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K oval Double sided medal - 18 ct solid yellow gold - Catholic charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
eagle head and a makers mark. This Catholic charm pendant has the right size to fit any necklace and is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,343
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Reference number: 26120ST.OO.1220ST.03 Model: Royal Oak Dual Time Diameter: 39 mm Color Custom: Black Material: Stainless steel Strap: Stainless s...
Stainless Steel
3.67ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cross 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .30ct. Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Natural & Untreated Vs-2 clarity. Natural 3.37ct Rubies Brilliant rounds, full cuts clean clarity & tra...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
9.50ct Natural Multicolored Fancy Color Diamonds Cross Yard Necklace 14kt Rosary
Located in New York, NY
9.50ct. Diamonds Station Yard Necklace. 1.80ct Cross 7.70ct Necklace Natural Fancy Colors Olive Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, pink and white diamonds. Mulishaped, Full cuts. V...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ? with short inscription in an unknown tongue. Richly decorated surfaces of th...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 18kt gold Mourning locket is really a very special and sentimental piece. Rich aged 18kt gold with a raised repousse cross applied to the front in inky black ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this wonderful piece of jewelry was manufactured in France ca 1850. Beautiful azure work and 6 seed pearls embellish this period pend...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Byzantine Cross Antique Roman Design Hand Made set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old Byzantine Cross set in 18k gold Estimate antique Bronze old however cannot proof scientifically Hand Set In Italy with mat 18k Yellow Gold Approx size: 1.5' inch tall (35mm) Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Bownite and Enamel Fabergé Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A jewelled gold-mounted bowenite and enamel frame, Fabergé, Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, the circular bowenite frame centred by translucent mauve bezel with applied ...
Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Rachel Koen Cross Rosary Lariat Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bold statement of faith, this rosary inspired beaded necklace features a medallion of the blessed virgin and a powerful cross. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold. Chain length: 30...
14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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.