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Devil Pendant

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This platinum Art Deco pendant features nine single cut diamonds and an assortment of triangluar and caliper cut emeralds to create a sparkling devil’s face.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 9k Yellow Gold Devil Pendant with Ruby and Emerald, 2002
Contemporary 9k Yellow Gold Devil Pendant with Ruby and Emerald, 2002

Contemporary 9k Yellow Gold Devil Pendant with Ruby and Emerald, 2002

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional pendant is embellished with textured decoration to the devil's legs.

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Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Devil Flower Pendant , MWLC
Devil Flower Pendant , MWLC

Devil Flower Pendant , MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

Charming MWLC Devil Flower Pendant of lampwork glass and silver plated brass on a period Art Deco rhodium chain, made in the Parisian studios of Mark Walsh Leslie Chin, 2000's France.

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Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Devil 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Charm Pendant
Devil 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Charm Pendant

Devil 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a devil holding his own tail.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin She-Devil Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin She-Devil Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin She-Devil Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

By Roberto Coin

Located in Dallas, TX

Roberto Coin She-Devil Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass
Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco French Devil and Cicada Insect Bug Pendant Necklace in Bakelite or the French form Galalith with Venetian Glass beads.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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Vintage 14k Porcelain Kabuki Devil Pendant
Vintage 14k Porcelain Kabuki Devil Pendant

Vintage 14k Porcelain Kabuki Devil Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous devil pendant from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the piece depicts the face of a hand-painted porcelain devil.

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Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Selro Vintage Devil Pendant Parure
Selro Vintage Devil Pendant Parure

Selro Vintage Devil Pendant Parure

By Selro

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Selro parure features the famous ‘Devil’ design in an ivory color resin with black enamel in highlights and green & amethyst color rhinestones in a gold-tone sett...

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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant
14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant

14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Mid-Century 14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil / Elf Circle Pendant features 2 Round cut Natural Ceylon Sapphires totaling 0.12 carats & 2 Round cut Natural Pink-ish Red Rubies tot...

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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k
Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k

Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k. - 0.11 carats in diamonds, - 1.1 carats in blue sapphires & turquoise, - length is adjustable 18” or 16”, - wid...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Small Tazmanian Devil Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold
Small Tazmanian Devil Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold

Small Tazmanian Devil Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

This 14K yellow gold Tazmanian Devil pendant is the perfect accessory for any animal lover.

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Tazmanian Devil Pendant
14K Tazmanian Devil Pendant

14K Tazmanian Devil Pendant

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W 0.75 in L 1 in

14K Tazmanian Devil Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold tazmanian devil charm. This charm features the Looney Toons "Taz" tazmanian devil charm with an open mouth and an oval bail. Length: 1 in. Width:...

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tazmanian Devil Pendant, Gold Looney Toons Charm, 1990s Cartoon
14k Yellow Gold Tazmanian Devil Pendant, Gold Looney Toons Charm, 1990s Cartoon

14k Yellow Gold Tazmanian Devil Pendant, Gold Looney Toons Charm, 1990s Cartoon

Located in McLeansville, NC

This 14k yellow gold Tazmanian Devil pendant is a nostalgic piece that pays tribute to the beloved 1990s Looney Toons cartoons.

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1990s Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pink Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Devil Pendant Charm
Victorian Pink Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Devil Pendant Charm

Victorian Pink Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Devil Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant charm features a repeated devil motif as a pendulum form Faces are horned and highly rendered and suspend an articulated coral drop Opaque and pastel orangey pink in color ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Devil Horns Charm Pendant
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Devil Horns Charm Pendant

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Devil Horns Charm Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant in gold brings good luck represents a hand forming the sign of the devil.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell Black and White Diamond Devil & Crossbones Pendant & Earrings
Theo Fennell Black and White Diamond Devil & Crossbones Pendant & Earrings

Theo Fennell Black and White Diamond Devil & Crossbones Pendant & Earrings

By Theo Fennell

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white gold Theo Fennell black and white diamond jewellery suite. The jewellery suite comprises of a charm and a pair of earrings. The charm features a heart and crossbones mot...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Devil Drink Shaker Charm
Vintage 14 Karat Devil Drink Shaker Charm

Vintage 14 Karat Devil Drink Shaker Charm

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14 Karat Devil Drink Shaker Charm c.1970s some enamel loss - sold as is. spring mechanism works well.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Unusual Victorian Devil Locket
Unusual Victorian Devil Locket

Unusual Victorian Devil Locket

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual Victorian Devil motif locket highlighted with green eyes and crystal pastes from the late 19th Century set in gold filled metal. Excellent condition. 1.25".

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

5.63 Carat Amethyst Pave Devil Emoji Pendant 14 Karat in Stock
5.63 Carat Amethyst Pave Devil Emoji Pendant 14 Karat in Stock

5.63 Carat Amethyst Pave Devil Emoji Pendant 14 Karat in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 14k Black gold Gemstone Details: Approx. 5.63ctw of round cut Amethyst gemstones Total Weight: 13.5g (8.7dwt Measurements: 30mm x 10mm x 40mm Additional Details: This item ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Vintage Carved Coral Pendant Devil Horns 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Fine Jewelry
Vintage Carved Coral Pendant Devil Horns 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Fine Jewelry

Vintage Carved Coral Pendant Devil Horns 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The coral is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The unique pendant features carved detail of the devil with horns rendered in 14k yellow gold.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Gold and Emerald Angel or Devil Pendant
Large Gold and Emerald Angel or Devil Pendant

Large Gold and Emerald Angel or Devil Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large figural crescent moon, with a seated figural "angel/devil." Wearing angel wings and devil horns. Set with a diamond and three faceted emeralds, weighing approximately 2.00 cts...

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise "Devil in the Dice" Gold Charm Pendant
Antique Victorian Turquoise "Devil in the Dice" Gold Charm Pendant

Antique Victorian Turquoise "Devil in the Dice" Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique charm... with a very sensible moral message. It's a cube (signifying a die), set with turquoise cabochons, and when pressed a certain way a ruby-eyed devil pops up. A ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Theo Fennell Black Diamond Gold Devil Heart Pendant
Theo Fennell Black Diamond Gold Devil Heart Pendant

Theo Fennell Black Diamond Gold Devil Heart Pendant

By Theo Fennell

Located in Lambertville, NJ

New 18k gold devil heart pendant by Theo Fennell set with 0.55ctw in black diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Famous Vintage Selro Red Devil Slide Pendants Necklace
Famous Vintage Selro Red Devil Slide Pendants Necklace

Famous Vintage Selro Red Devil Slide Pendants Necklace

By Selro

Located in New York, NY

This famous vintage necklace by Selro features the red devil design with red and black stone accents in a silver-tone setting. The centerpiece slide measures 1 ¾” x 1 ½”; the neckla...

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20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Gold Gemset Angel or Devil Pendant/Charm

Gold Gemset Angel or Devil Pendant/Charm

Located in New York, NY

Large round disc. In the center, an applied three-dimensional angel, with wings and sapphire eyes, and a devil, with horns and ruby eyes. Around the border is spelled out: '"ANGEL ...

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant
Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant

Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Sanrio Style - Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil Pendant Metal - 18k White Gold (bow is rose gold) Size - 1.5" Stones Diamonds Rubies Onyx eyes Citrine nose Wei...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant
Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant

Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Sanrio Style - Kimora Lee Simmons Sanrio Hello Kitty Devil Pendant Metal - 18k White Gold (bow is rose gold) Size - 1.5" Stones Diamonds Rubies Onyx eyes Citrine nose Wei...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant
Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant

Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

A highly unusual novelty charm pendant. True Victorian example c1880. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example with fine engraved design throughout.

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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold and Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant
Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold and Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant

Rare Novelty Victorian Yellow Gold and Enamel Jumping Devil Charm Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

A highly unusual novelty charm pendant. True Victorian example c1880. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example with fine engraved design to main body.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Materials

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An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules

An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules

Located in London, GB

An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...

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Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Cat Pendant with Peridot Stone Eyes
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Cat Pendant with Peridot Stone Eyes

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Cat Pendant with Peridot Stone Eyes

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cat Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1960s * The chain is sold separately This vintage 1960s cat pendant is a stunning piece showcasing two matte gold-finished spheres stacked ...

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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Devil Jack in the Box 9 Carat Gold Charm
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Antique Devil Jack in the Box 9 Carat Gold Charm

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This devil jack in a box is so unusual! It is spring loaded so as soon as you release the catch he pops right out of the box. Modelled in 9ct gold. Box Height: 11.5mm Box With Devil...

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Materials

Gold

French Lucky Horseshoe 18K Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Charm Pendant
French Lucky Horseshoe 18K Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Charm Pendant

French Lucky Horseshoe 18K Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky horseshoe set with seven diamonds. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture. Dim...

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant
French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant

French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a Biliken elf seated like a Buddha with a decorative background. The phrase 'Je suis Biliken le petit dieu de la v...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Good Luck 13 Hermes Wheel Cards Clover 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant
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Good Luck 13 Hermes Wheel Cards Clover 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary, large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a pierced octahedron with multiple symbols for good luck, centring on the winged wheel of He...

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Devil Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate devil pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect devil pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic devil pendant over the years, but those made by Theo Fennell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a devil pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a devil pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Devil Pendant?

On average, a devil pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,118, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $2,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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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