Art Deco Baguette and Pear Cut Diamond Collar Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Extravagance is the single word that describes the lustrous Art Deco time period. Abstract designs of geometric shapes are intellectually fused together to create fascinating designs...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Ornate Double Layer Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 25.59cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 38....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 202 round brilliant cut= 1.72cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: 11 oval cut = 5.44cttw Dimensions: necklace measures 14-inches l...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ornate Pearl and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 151 round brilliant cut = 3.27cttw Color: G Clarity: VS-SI1 Pearl: 7 South Sea = 12.50mm Dimensions: necklace measures 17-inches l...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou Secret Ocean 94.15ctw Aquamarine, Topaz & Diamond Collar Necklace
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Evoke the majesty of the ocean with this breathtaking collar necklace from the Nina Zhou “Secret Ocean” collection.
Aquamarine, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
Theo Fennell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Collar Necklace
By Theo Fennell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1463 Brand: Theo Fennell Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace Accompanied With: Box Only Gender: Ladies Necklace Length: 41cm Necklace Width: 3mm Clasp Type: Lobste...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein Cord 18K Yellow Gold Foo Dog Diamond Collar Necklace
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace was expertly crafted by renowned designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord, and was finely crafted of solid 18k yellow gold. The necklace is comprised of eleven gold pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Pear, Marquise and Round Diamond Collar Necklace in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Beauvince Garden of Eden Necklace features a timeless design befitting a princess. It is modern, classic, royal & elegant. Diamonds Shapes: Pear Shape, Marquise & Round Total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garrard 18K Yellow Gold 80 Carat Round Diamond Collar Drop Necklace
By M. Gérard
Located in New York, NY
Gerard presents itself in this stunning estate diamond necklace. This collar drop necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, mounted with 80 carats of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Put a modern twist on your wardrobe rotation with this 18K gold sculpted collar design. This is certainly a choker to remember!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 404 round brilliant cut = 10.30cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI1-2 Diamonds: 303 baguette cut = 7.28cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI1-2 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Roberto Coin Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.22cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Weight: 58.01 grams Complete with original box
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Emerald and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 14 round brilliant cut = 1.70cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Emerald: 43 princess cut = 6.00cttw Color: Kelly Green Clarity: AAA+ Dimen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.01 Carats Total Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic fashion necklace, showcasing oval brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.01 carats total with H-I color and VS-SI clarity. Each diamond is single drilled and attached to an adjusta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamonds Collar Necklace In Three colors 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A collar necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1995 Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace #18595
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1995 Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Atlas Diamond Station Collar Necklace This gorgeous diamond station necklace by amazing designer Tiffany & Co was meticulously crafted f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
72.66 Carats Total Round, Pear & Marquise Diamond Collar Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking 18 karat white gold collar necklace showcases an extraordinary array of diamonds in a striking wreath design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Multi Shape Floral Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 13 round rose cut = 1.25cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 144 pear rose cut = 25.48cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Channel Set Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 41 round brilliant cut = 8.63cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamonds: 80 baguette cut = 6.03cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's 18K Yellow Gold Woven Design Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels woven yellow gold collar necklace circa 1980. Cllar style necklace that is in perfet condition, with diamond weight at about 6.00cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Green Quartz and Diamond Collar Necklace by Paloma Picasso, c. 198
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The articulated gold collar curves softly around the neck, anchoring this masterpiece with both power and grace.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
185 Gm of 18K Yellow Gold & 9.5 Ct of Diamond Collar Necklace /Choker, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Amazingly beautiful , old and heavy statement piece. 18 Karat Yellow gold 185 Gm Diamonds all brilliant cut and VS quality with G/H color Diamond Weight approximately 9.5 Ct Crafts...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Choker Collar Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 46 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approximately 2ct Details: Weight: 78.1 grams Length: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Retro 21.78 Carat Diamond and Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 18 karat yellow gold pearl and diamond collar necklace. The necklace has 726 white round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 21.78 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
23 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Collar Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond collar necklace fashioned in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
15 Carat Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond Platinum Estate Collar Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond collar necklace crafted in platinum. The estate necklace features 320 round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds weighing 15.91 carat total weight.
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine 36.80cts Diamond Baguette 18K Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A striking late 1970S aquamarine and diamond collar necklace in 18k yellow gold. At the center is a mesmerizing 24.50-carat natural aquamarine, bezel set in a sculptural frame of ba...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian 5.40 Carats Diamond 18K Gold Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace Crafted in Italian 18K Gold with natural round cut diamonds makes a perfect statement necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 10.38 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond & Platinum Collar Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 10.38 Ctw. Baguette Cut Diamond Collar Necklace composed of platinum. With 10.38 carats of Baguette Cut diamonds, with colors ranging G-H-I and clarities ranging VS1-VS2.
Diamond, Platinum
French 24.69 Carat Diamond Platinum Pear Round Cut Star Collar Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wear a luminous wreath of stars with this delicately handmade French diamond collar necklace. Showcasing a total of 24.69 pear and round shape diamonds femininely floating and danci...
Diamond, Platinum
250 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Link Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An impressive diamond collar necklace with 250 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$55,687
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 20 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 20 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace. Set with round brilliant cut diamonds of amazing quality.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 45 Carat Pave Set Round Diamond Multi-Row Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 45 Carat Pave Set Round Diamond Multi-Row Collar Necklace. This is a beautiful diamond collar necklace that can be worn with ease!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,000
French Diamond Gold Dog Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
18K and three dimensional doggy is wearing a rose diamond collar set in silver. This doggy is well defined and about an inch in length.
Diamond
Art-Deco Old European Cut Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning art-deco old European cut Diamond collar/choker necklace, with 1.33 carat and 1.35 carat round Diamonds, and the remaining round and baguette diamonds weighing around 25 c...
Diamond
Silver Pendant of a Cuddlesome Kitty with Ruby Eyes
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
The giggle comes when you turn it over and see the diamond collar again and the tail wrap around to the front in a position that cats take daily.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Fine 18k Two Tone Gold 4.70ctw Diamond Cluster Fringe Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well and solidly made diamond collar necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a truly substantial fringe design, drenched with 4.70 carats of fine quality...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Ivy Collar Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. twisted ‘Ivy’ diamond collar necklace set in platinum. The necklace is composed of 20 individual diamond ivy styled links/panels and sits beautiful...
Diamond, Platinum
Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set, Topaz Center
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco, 18 karat white gold, pearl, blue topaz and diamond collar necklace and bracelet set. The necklace has an estimated 7.00 carats total weight in diamonds, 20.00 + carat natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
70.52 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 70.52cttw Radiant Diamond Collar Necklace is a true masterpiece, crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
1996, Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Diamond Panther Choker Necklace Box / Papers
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
At the ends are two panthers, each with diamond collars Diamonds total approx. .50 cts and are of VS1 clarity and F color Choker is 16" and 9mm wide.
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$7,491
Yellow Gold Topaz & Diamond Necklace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classy 18k yellow gold topaz and diamond collar necklace. The front of the necklace features topaz alternating with diamond set bow motifs, whereas the back of the necklace feature...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Tied Cat Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
The weight of each fancy cut stone approximately .50 cts. each. There is also a diamond collar of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds These smaller round diamonds weigh approximately .1...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Morris 72.58 Carats Diamonds Gold Three Strand Necklace
By David Morris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible three-strand diamond collar necklace by London jewelry designer David Morris hails from the collection of "arguably the world's most powerful woman."
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Scavia Topaz and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Scavia
Located in London, England
A rather stylish vintage Scavia topaz and diamond collar necklace set in 18k white gold. The necklace is composed of a number of white gold panels, connected together to form the e...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$9,500
French Diamond Necklace Dog Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The head’s top is adorned with a diamond bow. It also “wears” a diamond collar with a tiny ring on the bottom.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$33,600
Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Absolutely stunning diamond and 18kt white gold necklace. This necklace is a combination of princess and round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total estimated weight of 42.00 carats....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$22,500
Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond necklace in an interlocking design over a flexible base. Diamonds are set in 7 clustered sections accented with raised scroll work and separated by fluted gold areas There ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$24,500
Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace is an ethereal delight to behold as well as to wear. Made of pristine white 18 karat gold and entirely set with an outstanding ~24.32ct of glittering white diamonds, th...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$9,200
Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in a compellingly elegant manner, this sublime necklace offers a look of utmost refinement and prestige. The necklace is made of classy 18K yellow gold and set with resplend...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace 14.6 Grams 15 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold link collar necklace weighing 14.6 grams. Great for layering!
Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,000
Vintage Tubogas Collar Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tubogas Collar Diamond Necklace This vintage Tubogas collar necklace embodies the elegance of mid-century Italian craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$38,000
Sapphire Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Elaborately designed and breathtakingly beautiful, this decadent collar necklace is sure to garner much attention.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$8,900
Flexible Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
This flexible necklace has a scalloped design for a softer edge, crafted in 14k yellow gold. There are five bar stations with 30 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.50cts, set in 14k...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$21,500
Dangling Diamond Platinum Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Comprised of an intriguing composition of nifty shapes, this delightful necklace is made of prestigious platinum and set with glistening GH-color diamonds of VS2 and SI clarity weigh...
White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$32,900
Large Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This necklace features 38.12 cts. of four hundred and sixty eight bead set, full cut, VS/SI-1 clarity, G-I color, round brilliant diamonds in 18k yellow gold. This graduating necklac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$23,885
Diamond Rose Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM573 Size: Length - 41.5cm, Width - 4mm Box & Papers: Xupes Presentation Box Material: 18k Rose Gold, total weight - 44.02 grams Gemset: Set with princess cut Diamonds of 20.0...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.