David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
and Diamond Choker. This captivating choker is a testament to David Webb's exceptional craftsmanship
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Pearl Choker with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 6.40cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
legendary David Webb. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this 15-inch interlocking chain
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ancient World Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Accent Links of Hammered Gold. Collection - Ancient World Circa - 1990's Signed - Webb
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Station Chocker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb 13 inches long
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Three Crystal Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three cross-hatched Rock Crystals. Signed by David Webb
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
David Webb Gold Diamond Platinum Vintage Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Platinum, Gold Necklace, David Webb The hinged necklace features full-cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$37,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
complement your beautiful neck like no other. Like every David Webb necklace it is crafted in solid 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
complement your beautiful neck like no other. Like every David Webb necklace it is crafted in solid 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dinner Roll Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dinner Roll Necklace. David Webb carved azuremalachite
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb necklace is a true masterpiece, combining the luxurious brilliance of
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$28,630Sale Price|30% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Panel Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nugget-Style Graduated Panel Necklace. A striking and sculptural
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb GIA 68.75 carat Carved Emerald Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent designer piece by David Webb, this carved emerald and diamond choker necklace is
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, circa 1958
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Signed David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, made in the middle of the 20th
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$48,800Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Collar Necklace is a true
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Diamond Pave 18k Gold Oval Link Necklace, 134.70g, USA
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace by David Webb is a stunning display of luxury and craftsmanship. The piece
Diamond, 18k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earclips Suite
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and fully authentic parure by David Webb, showcasing the bold geometry and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$80,000Sale Price|36% Off
Rare Important Original David Webb 18KT Gold and Platinum Fancy Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Estate Necklace. This Magnificent Necklace contains approx 240 round diamonds totaling approx
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be enchanted by the mesmerizing beauty of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 25 carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb collar necklace is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exemplifies the exquisite
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient World Open Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered Gold Link Necklace 18 kt., composed of graduated modified square-shaped links
Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Nail Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Nail choker from the famous house of David Webb. This rare and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Knot Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A chic vintage necklace by David Webb designed as a thick rope with three realistically styled
Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Gold Platinum Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped "Webb"; containing 92 round brilliant cut diamonds pave set equaling
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal 'Headlight' Collar
By David Webb
Located in Torino, IT
An 18k Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal 'Headlight' collar from David Webb’s 57th Street collection
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold choker necklace. Signed David Webb.
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Collapsible White Enamel Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and bold this 18K Yellow Gold David Webb Collapsible White Enamel Choker will become your
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
DAVID WEBB 18k Textured Gold Choker Bib Necklace Vintage Circa 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Webb 18k Yellow Textured Gold Choker Bib Necklace Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to
Gold
David Webb South Sea Pearl Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
choker necklace by David Webb, Circa 1970. Signed ©David Webb ® 18K. The choker necklace is designed as
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Montclair, NJ
the chimera head), 7.7mm (at the link) Clasp: Hinged. No Clasp Signature: ©WEBB 18K Condition: Vintage
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold necklace, David Webb. Designed as a flexible collar of graduated links
David Webb Woven Golden Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New Orleans, LA
collar necklace epitomizes David Webb's singular aesthetic. This gleaming choker-length piece showcases
18k Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb necklace made of luxurious 18k yellow gold and black enamel.
18k Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Textured Hammered Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Marked by a bold geometric design, this 18K yellow gold necklace by David Webb makes a fashionable
David Webb Large Yellow Gold and Persian Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Necklace measuring 16 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide
Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Webb No Heat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Suite
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of esteemed master of all that is gorgeous, David Webb. To find all components of this magnificent
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
David Webb South Sea Pearl Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Signed David Webb 18K yellow gold choker necklace composed of South Sea pearl, cabochon ruby
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
certainly a choker to remember! David Webb collar necklace adds a pop of color and excitement to a white
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This heavy gold David Webb necklace is a 16 inch long collar statement jewel. Wear it on a red
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Palette Diamond Bib Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb necklace from estate jewelry of the stars collection. Used to belong to amazing
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald and Yellow Gold Necklace and Pendant/Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular David Webb necklace and pendant/brooch pin crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Vintage 18 Karat Rock Crystal Set Earrings and Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold & Rock Crystal Set. This classic David Webb jewelry set features
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Yellow Gold And Platinum Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Necklace by David Webb. With 154 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Gold Knots Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully versatile 18 karat gold choker necklace by David Webb. It can easily be worn for day or
18k Gold
David Webb Gold Tonneau Curb Link Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow gold necklace marked "David Webb 18K". It is a curb link choker necklace with graduating
18k Gold
David Webb Emerald Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1980's David Webb emerald collar necklace in 18k gold. The graduated central section
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Twisted Gold Knot Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Timeless 18 Karat Yellow Gold twisted choker necklace by renowned designer David Webb. The necklace
18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace Details: Round diamonds, 18k yellow gold, platinum
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18K yellow gold necklace by David Webb, graduating in width from 5/8 of an inch wide up
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ancient World Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold Size/Dimensions: 15 inch necklace, 7/8 inch at widest point Signature: WEBB Marks: 18k Gross
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Vintage 15.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rare yellow gold David Webb collar necklace set with round brilliant cut diamonds in a micro prong
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Vintage 18ky Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace. The necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel Baroque Pearl Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
totaling 6.21 carats by famed designer David Webb. The length of the chain is approximately 16". A
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unusual David Webb Boar's Tusk & Gem Stone Choker
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A most unusual and incredibly stylish David Webb choker formed by two boar's tusks joined in the
Emerald
DAVID WEBB Gold Choker
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k hammered gold choker designed as twelve articulated plaques joined by polished gold
18k Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Choker
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The tailored gold choker-length necklace designed as a straight row of hammered, fluted curb links
18k Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold and Diamond Choker
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k hammered gold choker with four diamond sections, lies beautifully on the neck and
DAVID WEBB Hammered Gold Choker With Detachable Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb 18k hammered gold choker necklace with a detachable pendant matching the link
DAVID WEBB Gold Choker Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Flowers
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
DAVID WEBB Gold Choker Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Flowers.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
18Kt. Classic David Webb Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold basket weave David Webb link necklace meas. approx. 17" weighing 123 dwt.
18k Gold
Important David Webb Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Signed Webb.
David Webb Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
altogether weighing approximately 10.00 total carats, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed 'WEBB' for David
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB, spectacular Articulated Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Coral Gables, FL
removed and turn this fabulous piece into a choker. See pics over 267.6 grs of 18k yellow gold
18k Gold
DAVID WEBB Azurite Malachite & Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorated to the fore by a large and colorful, modified trapezoid-shaped azurite malachite, bordered by a double row of diamonds totaling approximately 5.0 carats, framed in gold, t...
David Webb Gold Pavé Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, signed 'WEBB' for David Webb. 16" approximate length.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Step Pyramid Hammered 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Collar
By David Webb
Located in Rome, IT
Collana realizzata in oro 18 kt. firmata David Webb. Questa collana rigida appartiene alla
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Citrine Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k Yellow Gold, Bezel set large oval citrine approx. 45-50ct. Weight: 110.3g, 29mm at the widest point. citrine approx. 25mm X 23mm X 14mm.
Citrine, 18k Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare collectable style features the icon...
Dolce & Gabbana Flower Applique Pants and Fringe Trim Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black pant and top/vest set from Dolce & Gabbana covered in silk flowers of different varieties and colors. The V neck top is midriff length with 2 feet of fine silk fring...
$99,124
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 b...
NALLY GIA Fancy Pink Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural GIA Certified Fancy Light Purplish Pink Diamond Ring This rectangular mixed cut diamond weighs 4.03 carat (Color: Fancy Light Purplish Pink, Clarity: SI1, GIA# ) set in 18k...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Baar, CH
Rare and iconic black crochet two-piece set by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. A standout example of the brand’s sultry '90s aesthetic, this set combines shee...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress with Gold Chain Halter - Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
$3,808
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
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.
Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.
The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.
European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.
Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.
Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.