David Yurman Diamond Pave Necklace 18k Yellow
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Complementing the David Yurman piece is a sophisticated necklace measuring 18 inches long and 5mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Continuance Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in San Fernando, CA
David Yurman Continuance Pendant Necklace DETAILS: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: D.Y. 750 on pendant and Chain Approx.
18k Gold
$51,000Sale Price|25% Off
Signed David Yurman 18K Gold & Diamond Necklace – 121 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional signed David Yurman necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold, featuring approximately 3.00 carats total weight of natural VS-quality diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Double Strand Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Retired, and previously owned David Yurman necklace. The necklace is 16 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold. weighs 99 dwt (approx. 154 grams).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Carlyle Link Necklace – 74 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional authentic David Yurman Carlyle Link Necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcasing the bold sculptural elegance for which the house of David Yurman is renowned.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Black Onyx Ladieas Necklace Material Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 15'' Long Onyx Dimension: L 16.5mm W 11.2mm Condition:Pre-Owned
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Figaro Chain Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet timeless, this David Yurman Figaro Chain Necklace is crafted in sterling silver with signature 18k yellow gold accents, showcasing the brand’s refined blend of classic and c...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
DAVID YURMAN 18K Yellow Gold Solari Necklace with 2 charms 18" Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
DAVID YURMAN 18K Yellow Gold Solari Pendant 18" Necklace Metal:18K/750 Yellow Gold Bead size:9.5 mm, 7.00 mm Bead length: 21 mm, 15 mm (with hoop) Length: 18'' two xtra hoop on 16''...
18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Supernova Diamond Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Supernova pendant necklace by David Yurman is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a combination of baguette-cut and round diamonds, creating a dynamic interplay of s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Gold and Sterling Silver Station Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 44.2 grams Length: 46.5 inches Measurement: . Inches Condition: Excellent
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Carlyle Diamond Geometric Link Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Yurman Carlyle necklace features interlocking 18-karat yellow gold hexagonal links, accented with a striking section of pavé-set diamonds. There is about 8.42 total carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 925 18K Elongated Rectangular Albion Peridot Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in San Fernando, CA
The Albion® Collection’s unique center stone was David Yurman’s innovative solution to use an oversize gemstone in a refined modern setting with classical proportions. This David Yur...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
David Yurman Sterling 18K Gold Petite Chatelaine Garnet Diamond Necklace #24815
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling 18K Gold Petite Chatelaine Garnet Diamond Necklace A refined blend of elegance and color from the Petite Chatelaine collection, this David Yurman necklace show...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace with .75ct Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Yurman Solid 18K Gold Wheat Chain Pave Diamond Necklace Bring timeless luxury to your jewelry wardrobe with this David Yurman 18K yellow gold chain necklace, featuring the bra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Pearl Lariat Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Yurman necklace is an elegant yellow gold lariat style, featuring a woven wheat chain that culminates in an open quatrefoil-shaped, pavé diamond-set pendant and a luminous...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Chain
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-18k Yellow Gold -Width: 3.6mm -Weight: 72gr -Length: 32" -Pre-owned -Retail Price: $19000 -Comes with David Yurman box
David Yurman 925 Silver 18K Smoky Quartz Bijoux Figaro Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in San Fernando, CA
DAVID YURMAN Bijoux Figaro Necklace * (3) 15mm x 8mm Cut Smokey Topaz Stones * Sterling Silver 925 Figaro Link Chain * 18k Yellow Gold Caps on Each End of the Stones * 16" Long Chain...
Quartz, Silver
David Yurman Crossover 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Station Long Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 64.00 inches Width: 11.25 mm Weight: 30.16 grams DAVID YURMAN Ladies designer made 18K yellow gold single...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Diamond Dog Tag Pendant 35mm & Necklace 26in 18K Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Tampa, FL
Why Collectors Love It Rare 18k yellow gold design, harder to find than silver Yurman pieces Masculine yet refined with diamond detailing Comes complete with matching designer chain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Two-Tone Quatrefoil Lariat Chain Necklace Sterling Silver 18K YG
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
David Yurman Two-Tone Quatrefoil Lariat Chain Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold This David Yurman necklace features a substantial sterling silver chain with the brand’...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Aquamarine Jewels Bead Ball Pendant Necklace SS & 18k YG
By David Yurman
Located in San Diego, CA
David Yurman Style: Aquamarine Jewels Bead Ball Pendant Necklace Metal: Sterling Silver & 18Kt Yellow Gold Length: 16 Inches Pendant: 1 Inch Hallmark: DY 750 925 on charm @ lob...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 90 Grams Choker Gold Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite necklace by David Yurman, a symbol of refined luxury and timeless design. This stunning piece is crafted from 14k gold, marked with the prestigious D. Yurman signature, ens...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Wide Cable Mesh Collar Necklace Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold 160.0g
By David Yurman
Located in Orlando, FL
David Yurman Diamond Pavé Mesh Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold An exceptional high-jewelry necklace from David Yurman, this substantial 18K yellow gold mesh design showcases the brand’s m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16"
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16" Description: This David Yurman large oval link necklace combines the designer’s signature cable motif with bo...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Carnelian Cable Link Lariat Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 36.00 inches Width: 1.90 mm Weight: 94.62 grams DAVID YURMAN One ladies 18K yellow gold and silver oval, ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Modern 18K Gold Large Curb Link Necklace & Bracelet Set by David Yurman
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18 karat yellow gold curb link necklace and bracelet set by David Yurman. The bracelet measures 7.25 inches in length and weighs approximately 30 grams, while the necklace mea...
18k Gold
David Yurman 18K Rose Gold Diamond Cuban Chain 7mm Necklace Size 17"
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Chain Width: 7 mm Size: 17 Inches Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 750 Total Weight: 37.4 Grams Stone Type: Approximately 3...
18k Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Cable Link Necklace 18 Inches
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sporty David Yurman designer cable link necklace is comprised of twenty five oval rope motif silver links alternating with twenty four oval 18K yellow gold links.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Albion Pendant Necklace Smoky Quartz Ruby 18k Yellow Gold 20mm
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a David Yurman solid 18k yellow gold 20mm smoky quartz with ruby halo pendant. This is almost impossible to find anywhere! **Specifics** - Measurements: Length 1 3/8" t...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace .75ct Diamond Clasp
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Yurman Solid 18K Gold Wheat Chain Pave Diamond Necklace Bring timeless luxury to your jewelry wardrobe with this David Yurman 18K yellow gold chain necklace, featuring the bra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Acorn Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Thoughtful craftsmanship ensures durability and timeless appeal, making it a versatile piece for everyday wear or layering with other necklaces. Weight: 5.2 Grams Stone: 0.35tcw Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Diamond Peridot Garnet Citrine Sphere Ball Lariat Y Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A colorful and weighty lariat style necklace by David Yurman done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.05ctw in diamonds as well as 12ctw in peridot, garnet and citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Titanium 18k Gold Station Box Link Chain Necklace 23" 65.3g 7mm
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with the David Yurman Chain Necklace, a remarkable piece that showcases contemporary elegance and masterful design.
18k Gold, Titanium
David Yurman 1/5 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Oval Link Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman 1/5 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Oval Link Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154595 Listing Title: David Yurman 1/5 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Oval Link...
David Yurman Diamond Acorn Pendant Box Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" 25.3g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
This is a pre-owned David Yurman acorn pave diamond pendant necklace made of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,398Sale Price|20% Off
44" David Yurman 18k Gold Lemon Quartz Bead Station Textured Link Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful necklace designed by David Yurman that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Quartz, 18k Gold
David Yurman Large 8mm Wheat Chain Necklace 18k Gold Sterling Diamond 16" 94g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a striking David Yurman chain necklace, meticulously crafted with a blend of 18k gold and sterling silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$15,996Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 18k Gold Necklace Double Wheat Chain Donut Pendant 20" Heavy 93.4g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
The David Yurman Necklace features a double-strand wheat chain design crafted in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 3 Row Diamond Necklace, 3.00 Carat VS G Diamonds, 18K Yellow
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed David Yurman three-row diamond necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Clasp Wheat Chain Necklace 16" 54g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Designed by David Yurman, it showcases a sophisticated blend of sterling silver and 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Chiclet Cable Triple Drop Necklace Ster 925 Yellow Gold 18k Adjust
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Chiclet Design: Cable Triple Drop Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Box Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling 18k Yellow Gold 4 Strand Diamond Sphere Necklace #25227
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling 18k Yellow Gold 4 Strand Diamond Sphere Necklace Elegant and timeless, this David Yurman multi-strand station necklace is crafted in sterling silver with 18k y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Streamline Pave Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Orlando, FL
David Yurman Streamline Diamond Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: approx. 0.38 carats total weight, round brilliant cut; G color, VS clarity Metal: 18k yellow gold (stamped “750”) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Hematite 17 mm Large Link Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold. Secured by a discrete hinged clasp.
Hematite
David Yurman Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
David Yurman 18 karat yellow gold pearl station necklace featuring four 8mm cultured pearls on a 32 inch rounded box chain with logo stations. 40.0 gram finished weight with lobster ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Brazilian Rutilated Quartz Pendant, Contemporary
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
A exceptional David Yurman pendant crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a bold Brazilian rutilated quartz cabochon. The oval quartz, measuring approximately 2 x 1 inches, dis...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Albion Citrine Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jewelry Style - Pendant Necklace Material - Yellow Gold Diamonds or Gemstones - Round cut diamonds and center Citrine Measurements - 17 inches in length Total Weight - 7.8g Additiona...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Heart Cable Link Necklace 16" - Sterling 925 Yellow Gold 18k Love
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Design: Heart Cable Link Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Fastening Type: Toggle Clasp Theme: Love, Hearts Measurements Length: 16" Width...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver/ Gold Two-Tone Metro Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Sterling Silver/ Gold Two-Tone Metro Collar Necklace Materials: Sterling silver, 18k gold Hallmarks: DY 925 14k Closure/Opening: Lobster clasp Overall Condition: Excell...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Slider Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This vintage David Yurman heart pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 0.21 carat total weight of diamonds. The diamonds add bright, delicate sparkle, enhancing the elega...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Diamond Double Cable X Choker Necklace 1.50 Carat
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and elegant David Yurman diamond choker necklace, crafted in 14K yellow gold with the brand’s iconic double cable design. The necklace features a sculptural X motif accented ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID YURMAN Sterling & GOLD Necklace Quatrefoil LARIAT Adjustable Wheat
By David Yurman
Located in Wallkill, NY
David Yurman Sterling silver and 18k gold ladies lariat wheat chain necklace. lariat adjusts in length.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
David Yurman Mercer Melange Pave Dia Necklace 18 1/2" Sterling 925 Rose Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $9500 Brand: David Yurman Collection: Mercer Design: Melange Pave Necklace Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Ca...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
$11,369Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Yellow Gold 44 inch Faceted Rose Quartz Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This David Yurman necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features seventeen faceted rose quartz beads, ranging in diameter from 10mm to 16mm. The design features twisted cab...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Rose Gold Continuance Small Chain 18"
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
18-karat Rose Gold Width: 5mm Length: 18" Weight: 25.8gr Clasp: Lobster David Yurman box included
David Yurman Claw Amulet 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds 25mm 4800 retail
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with the David Yurman Diamond Pendant Necklace, a stunning piece that combines modern sophistication with exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold With Multi-Colored Stones
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Yurman Mesh Choker The choker is 18K Yellow Gold There are 7 semi-precious stones Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Amethyst, & Tanzanite The necklace weighs 112....
Amethyst, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.
When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.
Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.
Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.
A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.
Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.
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.