Cartier 1970's Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Curb Link Chain Bracelet Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a matching necklace and bracelet set designed as large graduated curb link chain Featuring platinum-topped stations and bead set with single and round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold 20.5" Double Curb Round Open Ring Link Charm Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage necklace that is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold featuring double curb link with a nice polished finish throughout.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Germany 18k Yellow Gold 17" 18.3mm Wide Heavy Puffed Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Large Heavy Substantial Statement Necklace! Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 190.97 Grams Chain Type: Wide Puffed Curb Link Chain Length: 17 inches in wearable length Clasp:...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Curb Link Chain In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Curb Link Chain In 14k Yellow Gold. The necklace consists of high polished large curb links.
Yellow Gold
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 24" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 28.59 Grams Chain Type: 1.3mm Open Curb Link Chain Length: 24 inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 7.1mm (0.28")(approx.) Closure: Lo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Italian Classic 14k Yellow Gold 18" Flat Double Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Italian Weight: 6.6 Grams Type: Flat Double Curb Link Chain Length: 18" measured next to ruler Width: 3.6mm (0.14") Thickness: 1.5mm Closure: Lobst...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold 26" Long Classic Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 8.2 Grams Type: 1mm Curb Link Length: 26" measured next to ruler Link Width: 2.3mm (0.09") Closure: Spring Ring Clasp End Cap Width: 2.7...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Polished Finish Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.60 Grams Chain Length: 24" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 5.7mm (0.22") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Polished Finish Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.60 Grams Chain Length: 24" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 5.7mm (0.22") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 24" Diamond Cut 5.7mm Faceted Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold where the diamond cuts are Weight: 19.9 Grams Type: 1.2mm Diamond Cut Textured Faceted Curb Link Length: 24" measured next to ruler Link Widt...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 10k Yellow Gold 18" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.82 Grams Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 18" measured next to ruler Width: 4.6mm (0.18") Thickness: 1mm Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp En...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Men's 14k Yellow Gold 7.1mm Wide Curb Cuban Link 24" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.3 Grams Chain Type: 1.6mm Open Curb Link Chain Length: 24 inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 7.1mm (0.28")(approx.) Closure: Lob...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rosy Yellow Gold Oval Blue Moonstone 15" Dual Curb Link Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (16) Natural Genuine Moonstones - 6 Long Oval Cabochon & 10 Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Clean Blue Color - 15.3x7.5mm (large each) - 11.2x8.7mm (smaller each)(appr...
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 19.2K Rosy Gold Long 27" 3.4mm Flat Double Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .800 19.2K Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 24.06 Grams Chain Type: Double Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 27 Inches Chain Width: 3.4mm Chain Thickness: 15mm Clasp: Spring Ring...
Gold
Italian 14k Yellow Gold 22" Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 31.33 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 22 inches Chain Width: 6mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thickness: 1.5mm End Loop Thic...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 10k Yellow Gold 26.5" Polished Finish Wide Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 43.67 Grams Chain Length: 26.5" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Large Lobster Claw Chain Width: 9.4mm (0.37") (approx.) Chain Th...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 10k Yellow Gold Polished Finish 22" Wide Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 45.90 Grams Chain Length: 22" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 8.4mm (0.33") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Station 36" Long Curb Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 120 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 1.20ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Sections Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 14k Yellow & White Gold 24" Diamond Cut Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 29.52 Grams Chain Type: Diamond Cut Style Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 24 inches Chain Width: 7.1mm (approx.) Clasp: Lo...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cut Center Curb Cuban Link Chain 22" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 7.91 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 22 inches Chain Width: 4.4mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thicknes...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 7.1mm Long 23" Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 37.43 Grams Chain Type: Cuban/Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 23 Inches Chain Width: 7.1mm Chain Thickness: 1.9mm Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp End ...
Yellow Gold
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Silvorra Statement Art Deco Curb Link Chain Unisex Necklace in 925 Pure Silver
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned from pure 925 sterling silver, this necklace showcases a clean alternating link pattern with a natural silver finish. Weighing 38.4 grams, it rests with a balanced and comf...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Gold Cuban Curb Watch Chain Link Necklace w/ 2 Dog Clips & Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 33.21 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 18 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 4.3mm (0.17") Thickness: 2mm...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1970's 8.60 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold curb link chain alternating with bead set diamond links Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 8.60 carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Complete...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Long 64" Flat Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace w/ Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 44.92 Grams Chain Type: Flat Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 64 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 2.9mm (0.11") Chain Thickness: 1.2m...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 20" Flat Cuban Curb Link 3.8mm Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.13 Grams Type: Flat Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 20" measured next to ruler Width: 3.8mm (0.15") Thickness: 0.8mm Closure: Lobster Claw C...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 26" Cuban Curb Link 6mm Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 32.93 Grams Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 26" measured next to ruler Width: 6mm (0.23") Thickness: 1.4mm Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp E...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Yellow Gold 60" Long Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 27.90 Grams Chain Type: Curb link chain Chain Length: 60 Inches with Dog Clip Chain Width: 2.6mm Chain Thickness: 1.2mm Clasp: Dog Clip Insi...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 14K Gold 15.25" Flat Double Curb Loop Open Ring Link Charm Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold w/ 14k Solid White Gold Tongue & Box Clasp Weight: 72.86 Grams Chain Type: Flat Double Curb/Open Ring Link Chain Length: 15.25 inches in wearable leng...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14k Gold 24" Long Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.50 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 24 inches Chain Width: 7.1mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thickness: 1.3mm End Loop Th...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 10k Rosy Yellow Gold 30" Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 30.06 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 30 inches Chain Width: 7.8mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thickness: 1.9mm End Lo...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 20" Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace w/ Sliding Bar & 2 Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold (Every link stamped) Weight: 44.89 Grams Chain Type: Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 20 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 5mm (0.20") Chain T...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain 24" Long
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Perfect length for men or if you want to layer with other necklaces! Made from solid 14 karat yellow gold in curb link style.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Curb Precious Chain Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Prepare to dazzle. The sparkle-coated Chunky Curb Chain Necklace is the final piece to that head-turning weekend look you've been planning. Trade in your delicate chains for maximali...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bartek Silver Tone Curb Chain with Square Links Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone curb chain necklace featuring square links. There is scratching as expected. Measuring length 43 cm / 17 inches and width 1.3 cm / .5 inch. This wonderful neck...
SAINT LAURENT Antiqued Silver-Tone Crystal Curb Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
SAINT LAURENT antiqued silver-tone curb chain necklace featuring crystal links on one half. This SAINT LAURENT Paris curb chain necklace embodies the House’s signature blend of mode...
Italian 18k Yellow Gold 9.9mm Wide Curb Link 16" Choker Chain Nec
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 124.19 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 16 Inches Chain Width: 9.9mm (0.39") Chain Thickness: 3.1mm Clasp: Box w/ Dual Safety L...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18k Gold 30" Polished Flat Station on Long Curb Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Chain Type: Curb Link Chain w/ Open Marquise Link Stations Chain Length: 30" Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 1.1mm (at ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Glow Gold Interlocked Link Rope Cuban Curb Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Glow Interlocked Link Rope Cuban Curb Omega Chunky Statement 2 Modernist Collar Choker Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Olympia Diamond Curb Link Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 34.00 carats on the necklace and 20.00 carats on the bracelet. Signed by Georges...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Solid Gold Curb Cuban Chain Necklace Curved Diamond Stations
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - F/G Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold S...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Solid Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain , 6.6 Gm , 22 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of high-quality, authentic gold jewelry, this Vintage 14 Kt YellowGold link chain is a must-see. Made from solid 14K gold, this chain is both durable and luxurio...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cushion Cut Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Curb Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking necklace features a richly saturated 181.65 carat deep pink rubellite tourmaline set at the center, glowing with intense color and depth. A shimmering diamond halo fram...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Silver MultiStrand Curb Bead Torsade Silky Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Item Details (Set):-- Material: Solid Sterling Silver - Italy Weight: 220.1 Grams (for both) Condition: Shows some light wear. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent overall...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 24K Solid Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain, 79.1 Gm , 24" Long Made in Turkey
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 24K Solid Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain, 79.1 Gm, 24 inch Long, 5.5 mm wide, 24 inch long Lobster Lock Made in Turkey For those in search of high-quality, authentic gold jewel...
Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Chunky Gold Tone Curb Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage chunky gold tone curb chain necklace. Adjustable T-bar and heart toggles closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Cursive YVES SAINT LAURENT signature on th...
Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Curb Chain Men's Necklace 30 1/4" - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Curb Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Tab Box Clasp with Two Side Safety Clasps Features: Hollow link construction for c...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Flat Curb Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A timeless yellow gold necklace, it is made up of a smooth, flat curb chain. The clasp is a lobster clasp. Length : 45 cm appro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Jewelled Gold Toned Curb Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage iconic gold toned curb chain necklace embellished with three ruby red crystals. Hook clasp closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements...
Gilt Metal
Unique 55.80 Ct Natural Sapphire 15.00 Ct 1970 Curb Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This sensational Sapphire & Diamond necklace is 1970 ca. Bold and chic, hand tailored during the 70’s as unique of solid 18 KT gold– Italian origin Weighs 80.6 grams Appealing desig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Chunky Curb Chain 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Chunky Curb Chain. Crafted in gold plated metal. Substantial and wonderful quality. Very good vintage condition, 44cms. Wonderfully stylish for all occasions. Should...
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long Curb links are a classic!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Bulgari Diamond Long Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Bulgari in Italy, this striking long necklace transforms the classic curb-link chain into an exercise in balance and proportion.
Diamond, 18k Gold
NO Dominique Aurientis Poured gripoix Glass Gold tone Necklace 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning Dominique Aurientis Glass necklace. Three large (1.42 in diameter) Blue Glass disc's set in a gold plating that hang from a large curb link necklace. 17 Inches end t...
Pinchbeck
Blond Faux Tortoise Lucite Chain
Located in New York, NY
Attractive, chunky curb link chain necklace in faux blond tortoise circa 1980's.
Yellow Gold Chunky Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Chunky 9k yellow gold curb cuban link solid brick shaped links necklace, extra large links necklace.
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Chunky Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Antique Unisex 20 Inches. Chunky curb cuban chain necklace plain 9k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Chunky Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace 6.8g 28 Inches. Italian style chain large chunky curb Cuban clinks oval shaped, long chain necklace 28 inches.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Textured Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1980s Made in Italy 39 inches
18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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