Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
by early humans. The collection serves as modern-day amulets or talismans, designed to be both
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
$14,781
W 1.18 in D 0.31 in L 1.69 in
Talisman II Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Amulet pendant healing gemstone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind piece - Talisman II necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal
$1,064
H 3.03 in W 0.75 in D 0.55 in L 2.72 in
Morion crystal pendant Raw Black Quartz Gemstone Unisex protective amulet
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural black Quartz Morion Crystals cluster crystal measurements - 0.55 х 0.75
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
$3,980
W 1.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique Amuletic 12RockCrystals CagedRing MedievalStyle GiltBronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Black Tourmaline crystal necklace gold Amulet raw schorl
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold pendant with natural raw Schorl Black Tourmaline crystal tourmaline origin - Madagascar
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 32 in
Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Crystal Ram Head. This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
LB offers African bone amulet ceramic lava stone Glass Wood Crystal Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a handmade African Bone tribal pendant, handmade ceramic African
Sterling Silver
Pippa Small Large Crystal Amulet Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
The rock crystal amulet charm pendant made by a magician this charm holds 2 gold flowers suspended
Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.67 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.12 in Dm 1.19 in L 13.19 in
18 Karat Gold Sri Yantra Large Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Amulet with Diamond
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
- 18K Yellow Gold (8.12 gr.) - Diamond (2∅ / 0.40cts / H/SI1) - Rock Crystal Quartz - White
Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 0.71 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Modern Sacred Geometrical Dainty 18K Rose Gold Amulet Necklace Smoky Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Talisman Collection. Smoky quartz means Protection & Luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
W 1.23 in D 0.24 in L 1.97 in
Antique Square Labradorite and Paste Crystal Amulet Pendant, Vintage in Silver
Located in Berkeley, CA
Modern from the 1940's, this square labradorite and round white crystal necklace pendant mirrors a
Crystal, Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim Prazolite Amulet Pendant on Black Leather Cord
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Admirers will be entranced by the crystal clear beauty of this prazolite amulet pendant. This
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair .24 Carat Quartz Crystal Diamond Amulet Yellow Gold Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Stamford, CT
Temple St Clair pave diamond and quartz crystal amulet pendant. The focal point of this piece is a
Diamond, Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Talisman I Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unisex gift Amulet Necklace
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Limited edition - Talisman I necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Yellow Gold Chain Necklace w Rock Crystal Gem Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
crystal amulets cradled by eighteen karat 18K golden tendrils. The illuminating translucent nature of the
Aquamarine, Iolite, Peridot, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Temple St. Clair 'Classic' Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Moonstone Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Temple St. Clair 'Classic' amulet pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold centering on an
Crystal, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Temple St. Clair White Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
. Clair ' Original Rock Crystal Amulet' and 'Diamond Pavé Angel Pendant'. The amulet measures 1.17 inches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Temple St. Clair Crystal Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large iconic crystal Amulet pendant, crafted by Temple St. Clair, featuring 121ct crystal, adorned
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Gemstone Diamond Gold Volo Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold crystal amulet pendant set with emeralds, tanzanite, sapphires and approximately
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Temple St Clair Matisse Rock Crystal Tsavorite Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and rock crystal amulet set with tsavorite. The pendant measures 41mm
Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Rock Crystal Emerald Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal amulet set with emeralds. The pendant measures 38mm (including bale
Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Diamond Gold Crystal Shell Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pendant set with approximately 0.62ctw of G/VS diamonds and a rock crystal. The
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Crystal Diamond Gold Vine Amulet Pendant Cord Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold amulet pendant, crafted by Temple St. Clair for Vine collection, featuring 55ct
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Huge Temple St. Clair Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Temple St Clair 18k gold 188ct. rock crystal amulet,decorated with 0.41ctw diamonds and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Large Temple St. Clair Gold Diamond Gemstone Nocturnal Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal amulet set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and appoximately
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Gold Multi Sapphire Diamond Cosmic Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal pendant set with multi color sapphires and 0.09ctw of G/VS diamonds
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Crystal Gold Lunar Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and rock crystal amulet pendant. The pendant measures 28mm long without bale x
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Mini 18k Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Gold Gemstone: Natural Rock Crystal Pendant Size: 11 mm W * 10 mm D * 19
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.83 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in
Modern Sacred 18K Gold Faceted Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Rock Crystal Pendant Size: 12 mm W * 12 mm D * 21 mm H
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18k Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace w/ Natural Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means Manifestation, Positivity & Luck. Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Gemstone
Rock Crystal, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred Minimalism 18k Rose Gold Talisman Amulet Necklace w/ Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means manifestation, positivity & luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Rock
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred Minimalism 18k Rose Gold Talisman Amulet Necklace w/ Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means manifestation, positivity & luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Rock
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Citrine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Aventurine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Green Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Amethyst, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Green Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Other, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Rose Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection. Rose
Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Rose Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection. Rose
Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Blue Topaz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.36 in D 0.36 in
Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Lapis Lazuli
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Temple St. Clair Crystal Emerald Gold Classic Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and crystal pendant set with emeralds. The pendant without bale measures 35mm x
Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold
Temple St.Clair Tsavorite Sapphire Diamond Gold Serpent Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and crystal pendant set with tsavorite, sapphire and approximately 0.14ctw. The
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
$4,890 / set
W 0.79 in L 2.56 in
Victorian 1890 Italian Dangle Drop Earrings In I4Kt Yellow Gold With Red Corals
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pair of dangle earrings with Neapolitan coral. Gorgeous antique dangle drop earrings with red corals, created in Naples Italy during the Victorian period, back in the 1890...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
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
$667,241
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,770
H 1 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
AntiqueRenaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief Gilt Engraved Heraldry Reliquary
Located in Chicago, IL
Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this ce...
Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
$5,145
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliShockingPink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers begi...
Pearl, Gold
MARCHAK Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 41.51 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring band designed by Marchak Paris. This is an absolutely stunning cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the 1970. The geometri...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$19,112
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...
$1,090
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 35 in
ArtDeco 491 ProngSetCrystals SchreinerStyle SilverSolder 35" ChokerNecklace Belt
Located in Chicago, IL
With settings and construction like Art-Deco-period unsigned crystal costume-jewelry by Bavarian-born blacksmith Henry Schreiner (1898-1954), this mid-century unsigned silver-soldere...
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient...
18k Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object A natural rock crystal quartz point decorated with gold rope twist strands, bows, and a gold branch section, adorned with 12 turqu...
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
A Natural Pearl Necklace circa 1910 By BAUMONT e Co
Located in Firenze, IT
The graduated strand of natural pearls, measuring approximately 2.4-5.0mm, to a pearl and 18kt yellow gold clasp, 45 cm long In the original brown leather fitted case.
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Snake Brooch Diamonds Coral Onyx "Basilisk" Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake brooch features a realistically detailed snake meticulously designed and crafted to coil around a coral branch. The snake’s body was sculpted from a single piece of 18 cara...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gol...
$30,437 / set
L 16.5 in
Scott Gauthier Round and Marquise Diamond Tiara with Pearls 14 Karat White Gold
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This regal tiara, designed by Scott Gauthier, is a breathtaking composition of elegance and grace. Scrolling diamond-set ribbons weave across the crown in an openwork silhouette, wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
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.