Christian Dior Coral Torsade Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior faux coral pate de verre long torsade necklace. Consisting of eight strands of the pale orange coral glass beads with double clasp of hand sewn scallop shaped shell mo...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Michael Kneebone Carved Yellow Jadite Coral Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow jadeite is paired with coral in this dramatic torsade necklace. The jadeite has been formed into a 1 inch sphere with a beautifully carved floral design.
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage Multi Strand Lapis Lazuli Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning 12-strand beaded necklace made of vintage natural Afghan lapis lazuli and vintage natural Mediterranean Italian coral.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Luxurious Choker Length Gold and Vivid Orange Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent mid-20th century front closing choker length torsade necklace, has, as the focal point in the front, a beautifully articulated 18k gold plate set with four large ora...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 24" Multi Strand Coral Bead Torsade Necklace w/ 14k Gold Carved Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous multi-strand coral torsade necklace features 6 strands tied together by a 14k yellow gold box clasp.
Coral, 14k Gold
Coral Onyx Black Jade Multi Strand Torsade Bead Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Coral Onyx Black Jade Multi Strand Torsade Bead Necklace.
Coral, Onyx, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Coral and 18k Yellow Gold Bead Torsade Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
A rare and desirable estate piece from Tiffany and Co, this five strand coral bead torsade necklace in 18 karat yellow gold is a vibrant and sophisticated jewel that exemplifies the ...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Senator Dianne Feinstein's Coral Pearl 18 Karat Gold Torsade Necklace 30 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Senator Dianne Feinstein's stunning Coral, Pearl and 18 Karat Gold Torsade Necklace.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, Twenty Row Fresh Water Pearl, Coral, and Diamond Torsade Choker Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Torsade necklaces can be traced back as far as ancient Egypt.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Tassel Torsade with Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare torsade of 2.7 mm deep red coral and gold beads necklace witch a detachable tassel.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Multi-Strand Torsade Toggle Necklace by MishNY
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold wide, torsade necklace is set with dozens of strands of baton shaped Mediterranean orange coral beads, punctuated by fresh water pearls at regular interv...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold 4 Strand Torsade Hand Carved 32 Inch
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique salmon colored Coral and Pearl four strand torsade necklace with a beautiful hand carved Coral clasp with a design of a flower, branch and leaves.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 12 Strand Italian Red Sardinia Coral Torsade 18 KT Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This magnificent estate multi-strand torsade necklace is Italian origin 1980 circa Composed by striking Red Sardinia natural untreated/undyed Coral perfectly round beads of 4 mm. ave...
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Multi Strand Lapis Lazuli Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
These individual lines twist together to form torsade. Very exceptional necklace. The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm).
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 15.75 in
Italian Multi Strand Natural Coral 18 Karat Diamond Clasp Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Allure of Coral This captivating mid century necklace is Italian origin Composed by 21 strands of highly selected, natural, untreated Coral of Red Salmon colour, 3 mm. beads all uni...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Italian Red Coral and Pearls 8-Strand Torsade Necklace 18k Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding 8-strand natural Italian red coral and 8-strand seed pearl necklace together making a 16-strand toursade necklace with a handmade 18k gold hook and eye clasp is an exclus...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Decadent Jewels Fresh Water Pearl Carved Sea Bamboo Silver Torsade Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
5 strands of fine stick 30x3mm Fresh Water Pearls necklace with 6mm hand carved Apricot Sea Bamboo Coral bead spacers. Hand knotted on apricot thread with a Sterling Silver hook clas...
Coral, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Schlumberger Coral Pearl Torsade Bracelet Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, pearl and coral torsade necklace/bracelet set. Signed Tiffany & Co.
Carved Coral and Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and attractive Carved Coral and Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace circa 1960's.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
A torsade necklace of turquoise, coral, and gold beads.
Located in New York, NY
A multi-strand torsade necklace of turquoise, coral and gold beads.
Coral, 14k Gold
Harry Winston Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and interesting coral, diamond and 18K yellow gold necklace by Harry Winston, circa 1980s.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Coral Venetian Glass Intaglio Torsade Ravello Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Pink Coral Torsade Venetian Glass Intaglio Necklace - Ravello Necklace.
Coral, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Torsade Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful multi-strand coral bead trosade necklace made with round bead bright salmon color corald strands finished with 18k gold clasp fashioned as two bear heads latching on a ring...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Coral and 18 Karat Gold 9 Strand Torsade Necklace
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Fine coral and 18K yellow gold torsade necklace by Verdura circa 1970-80s.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. SCHLUMBERGER Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive and bold multi strand coral bead necklace with 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp, by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. This distinct and bold necklace features 23 strands of ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Coral Torsade with Large Decorative Gold Catch
Located in Litchfield, CT
This vibrant 8-strand natural coral torsade adds the perfect splash of color to any fashionable moment.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.13 in D 1 in L 17.75 in
Arnold Scassi 1980s Torsade Coral, Malachite & Pearl Necklace & Jeweled Clasp
By Arnold Scassi
Located in New York, NY
A five strand tornado style bead necklace by Arnold Scaasi from the 1980s. It is comprised of five strands and a large jeweled clasp. Three strands are faux pearl and. The other two ...
Gold Plate
Exquisite Coral and Gold Torsade Necklace & Bracelet Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite set includes a coral and gold necklace and bracelet that can be beautifully combined. When worn together, the total length is 21.25 inches. The necklace measures 15 in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.88 in L 22.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace and Bracelet Combination
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Chic diamond, coral and 18K yellow gold torsade necklace and bracelet combination by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970-80s.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Carved Coral and Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant and attractive Carved Coral and Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace circa 1960's.
Coral, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Verdura 18k Gold Coral Bead Torsade Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura 18k yellow gold multi-strand coral bead necklace with faceted 18k yellow gold beads, secured by an 18k yellow gold twisted rope hook clasp marked "VERDURA". Eleven strands of...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Large Coral Gold and Turquoise Torsade Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Seaman Schepps Torsade Necklace, consisting of numerous braided strands of Coral beads attached to a large carved Coral Leaves piece that conceals the clasp, further set ...
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Rare Vintage David Webb Coral and Enamel Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Rare Vintage David Webb Coral and Enamel Torsade Necklace Circa 1980s Featuring 12-Strands of Solid "Momo" Orangey-Red Round Coral Beads as well as a textboox Webb example of a subst...
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Coral Torsade Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, a very rare torsade of 3.5mm deep salmon coral necklace. The carol, diamond and emerald clasp boasts 24 brilliant diamonds weighing 2.40 carat and a 14mm cabochon e...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro Multi strand Coral Black Onyx Diamond Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous mid – century retro multi-strand torsade necklace is Italian origin, 1945 ca. Comprising 21 strands of Salmon Orange natural Coral beads of 4 mm. average size Complete...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Multi-Strand Red Coral Torsade Bead Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1940’s or 1950’s, these coral beads were purchased from an estate where it was obvious that the original owners loved to travel. The beads had a rudimentary clasp, but beca...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Multi strand Natural Coral 18 KT Diamond Clasp Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Allure of Coral This captivating mid century necklace is Italian origin Composed by 21 strands of highly selected, natural, untreated Coral of Red Salmon colour, 3 mm. beads all unif...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950S Large Pearl with Coral and Jade Glass Cabochon Earrings.
Located in New York, NY
The earring are a wonderful compliment to a 1950s multi strand faux pearl, coral and jade torsade necklace in listing LU5449469302 shown in the last photo.
1980s Oxblood Coral Aventurine Gold Animal Print Shell Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold Oxblood Coral Torsade Necklace with green Aventurine Stone embellishments with alternating coral beads and Gold Beads design with a hanging Animal Print Shell Pendan...
Coral
Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1960s necklace, featuring multi strand 4.3mm - 4.8mm coral beads and gold beads, with 14k gold and diamond clasp. Necklace is 17" long including the clasp and approximately 27mm wide...
Coral, 14k Gold
Coral & Black Spinel Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
11-strand red coral and black spinel bead torsade necklace, secured by a Deco-style panel clasp in platinum accented by three circular-cut diamonds. 16" length.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Gold Coral Torsade
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine twelve strand Zuni hand carved angel skin coral 'fetish' and heishi beaded item. Hand worked 18K yellow and white gold clasp features hallmarks for Roma and 18K.
Coral, 18k Gold
Gold Amethyst Coral Torsade
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine 18K yellow gold, angel skin coral and amethyst torsade five strand beaded necklace.
Coral, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Coral Bead and Seed Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Torsade necklace, composed of four strands of pinkish-red coral beads and three strands of seed pearls, the coral beads and pearls measuring approximately 3mm in diameter and secured...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RENE BOIVIN A Coral Torsade with Gold and Emerald Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Boivin, A Coral Torsade with Gold and Emerald Clasp, with 27 strands of deep red coral beads, measuring approximately 38cm in length when twisted; 55cm when laid straight, clasp meas...
Red Coral Multi Strand Torsade Necklace
Located in New York , NY
Red coral torsade multi strand necklace made in Italy with heavy 18k gold clasp.
Coral, 18k Gold
1960s Angel Skin Coral Turquoise Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Beautiful 1960s angel skin coral and turquoise beaded multi-strand torsade necklace.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Midcentury Carved Nephrite Coral Ruby Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century 18k gold flower clasp torsade necklace, featuring carved nephrite flower, with rubies and approx. 0.05ct diamond, and coral beads 3.3 - 4.5mm.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1960s Multi-Strand Coral and Gold and Diamond Torsade Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Torsade Twist Necklace Consisting Of Eleven Strands Of Deep Orange Color Coral Beads.Beautifully Finished With An 18kt High Polish Yellow Gold Clasp Embellished With Teo F...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
70'S Navajo Style Coral Bead & Sterling bead 30-Strand "Torsade" Long Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Navajo Style red coral and sterling silver bead 30-strand necklace. This bold statement piece can be worn long or double up for a chunky choker style necklace.
Coral, Sterling Silver
70'S Navajo Style Coral Bead & Sterling bead 30-Strand "Torsade" Long Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Navajo Style red coral and sterling silver bead 30-strand necklace. This bold statement piece can be worn long or double up for a chunky choker style necklace.
Coral, Sterling Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Untreated Apple-Green Chrysoprase Beaded Necklace 18"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 13 - 14 mm. The color of this stone is apple-green. Authentic, natural color. ...
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$4,550
W 1.5 in L 17 in
5 Strand Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...
Pearl, Jasper, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine 27-Inch Statement Necklace, Silver Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-Inch Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine Statement Necklace with Hammered Silver Toggle Clasp Elevate your jewelry collection with this bold and striking 27-inch statement necklace, feat...
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1997 (Runway) Designer: Alexander McQueen Styl...
$8,073Sale Price|25% Off
W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat gold clasp. Can be worn with the clasp in the back, although the beautiful clasp is me...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,100
W 0.89 in L 1.15 in
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Chrysoprase Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström
Located in Chesterland, OH
A fabulous quality, antique Imperial egg pendant charm! We present a fabulous egg pendant in the form of a miniature gilt silver chick, charming and detailed, and a gorgeous droplet...
Chrysophrase, Silver, Gilt Metal
Seed Turquoise, Raw Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Graduated Seed Turquoise, Raw Diamond and Pearl Necklace with an 18k white gold clasp. Multiple strands of seed turquoise spaced with raw diamond beads and pearls. Shortest 15.5". L...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Tiny Lapis Lazuli Tube Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Afghan lapis lazuli, cut into tiny tubes. The stone's natural pyrite flecks catch light against the deep blue. 14K gold beads mark the intervals. Lapis lazuli tube, 2mm x 4mm (Afgha...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Miss V
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress ! Features a halter neckline for support that criss crosses in the ba...
NWT Gucci By Tom Ford Gathered Stretch-Satin Jersey Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed to complement your shape, this Spring-Summer 2003 Gucci cocktail dress is made from black slinky stretch-satin jersey for a body-hugging fit. While the back reveals a glamor...
Aquamarine Faceted Beaded Necklace with 14k Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing this utterly charming, light, airy, and sparkling necklace, crafted from faceted aquamarine beads. The high-quality aquamarine is transparent and clear, with no inclusion...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.