Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace set with emerald cut emeralds and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Drop Necklace A necklace set with diamonds on a link chain and a pendant with a cabochon pear-shaped emerald drop.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat gold channel set emerald baguette diamond linear pendant necklace The enchanting pendant with the natural emeralds incorporated within a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Illusion Set Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald cut Illusion set diamond tennis necklace features brilliant cut round diamonds and baguette diamonds that are illusion set to give the look of large emerald cut diamond solit...
18k Gold
2.50 Carat Alternating Emerald and Pear Shaped Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite necklace features 2.50 carats of alternating natural emerald and pear-shaped diamonds beautifully set in a polished 14 karat yellow gold bezel with milgrain detailing.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
East-West Bezel-Set Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
One 7.80-carat emerald-cut natural aquamarine gemstone Mounted horizontally in a modern East-West layout Securely set in a solid 14-karat yellow gold bezel frame with corner claw d...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Emerald Necklace and Earring Set 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Dior Emerald Necklace and Earring Set. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with adorable emerald crystals surrounded by clear crystal chatons and tapered baguett...
10.50ct 14K Large Natural Asscher Emerald Solitaire 4 Prong Set Necklace Brazil
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a very rare and large 10.50-carat stunning, deep green emerald necklace in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed in the center is a deep green emerald accented by a simple...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.10ct F VS2 Emerald-cut Lab-grown Diamond East-West Bezel-set Pendant Necklace
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Bezel Pendant Necklace - lab grown Emerald 1.10ct, F VS2, set in a bezel setting, with 16 inch length, 18 Karat Yellow Gold cable chain.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
0.40ct 14K Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant Necklace North to South Lush Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of our Natural Emerald Solitaire Pendant, a captivating embodiment of sophistication and natural beauty. Nestled in a delicate bezel setting, a petite ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace & Earrings With Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace & Earrings With Emerald and Diamonds from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald & White Diamond Cluster Pave Set 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking pendant necklace is expertly crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant showcases vibrant green emeralds, totaling approximately 2.3 carats, set against a backdrop of dazzl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 16 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 14 Carat ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald Beads with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald Beads 276.90 carats with Diamond 1.28 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 55.0cm Total Weight: 68.56 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Beads Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold diamond emerald beads pendant necklace dangle earrings set This 18 karat gold pendant necklace dangle earrings set is a contemporary beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Alternating Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Alternating in harmonious balance, the vibrant green hues of five natural, oiled emeralds interplay with the subtle brilliance of six bezel-set natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.01ct 14K Colombian Pear Cabochon Emerald Pendant Necklace 585 Gold Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Emerald Cabochon Pendant, showcasing a natural Colombian cabochon cut emerald of remarkable rarity and beauty. The pear-shaped cabo...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka, Oval Shapes 45 Carats Natural Multi Color Sapphires from...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of refined elegance with our 9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Halfway Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace in radiant 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and diamond necklace 18" rolo style diamonds by the yard bezel set 14KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning elegant emerald and diamond necklace made with matching oval emeralds (Colombian origin) Colombian emeralds are bluish green and usually more transparent, this necklace is m...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$5,817Sale Price|20% Off
3.70tcw 14K Dark Green Oval Emerald & Diamond Pendant Bezel Set Modern Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite emerald and diamond pendant, a true testament to timeless beauty. Anchoring this stunning piece is a captivating oval-cut emerald, set horizonta...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,368Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.4 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Bezel Set Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern station necklace showcases 3.4 carats of natural Zambian emeralds, set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka, Oval Shapes 45 Carats Natural Multi Color Sapphires from...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Halo Oval Emerald Diamond Necklace Earring Set in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Features a breathtaking emerald and diamond necklace set with matching earrings.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.67 Carat Octagon Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in Bezel-Set 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this Octagon Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in Bezel-Set 14k Yellow Gold, showcasing a striking emerald-cut Zambian emerald in a sleek bezel setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
35.40 Carats Diamond Zambian Emerald 14 Karat Gold Earrings Necklace Ring Set
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite earrings, necklace, ring set is embellished with 25.01 carats Emerald and 35.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace & Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace & Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Beautiful Necklace with matching ring This Necklace has all precious stones All are Big size and best q...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite emerald and diamond necklace set with graduated line of alternating oval-cut diamonds and emeralds, mounted in platinum, 16 inches The biggest emeralds weigh approxima...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2-Row Prong Set Round Emerald and Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Emeralds: 171 round cut: 8.48cttw Diamonds: 171 round cut: 4.21cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Length: the necklace measures 17-1/8” inches in length Weight: 2...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Sapphire, Diamond, and Emerald Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Expertly crafted by the world-renowned American jewelry house, Hammerman Brothers, this exquisite set is rendered in luxurious 18k yellow gold. It showcases a striking combination of...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire
1.30ct 14K Oval Cut Emerald Bezel Set Pendant Necklace East to West May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing a captivating solitaire emerald necklace, adorned with a breathtaking 1.30-carat oval cut emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.20ct 14K Oval Cut Emerald Bezel Set Pendant Necklace East to West May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing a captivating solitaire emerald necklace, adorned with a breathtaking 3.20-carat oval cut emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold
1.80ct 14K North to South Bezel Set Oval Cut Emerald Stationary Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning emerald necklace features a beautiful oval-cut emerald with a vivid medium green hue.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.44 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This unique and fun necklace features a 0.44 carat emerald cut natural diamond that is bezel set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3ct 14K Bezel Set Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful 3ct emerald, bezel-set, slider pendant in 14K yellow gold. A clean gold bezel wraps itself around the gemstone, making sure it is 100% protected on its edges. A wide wind...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Choker Silver Necklace With Carved Jade & Emerald Stones in Pave Set Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:1.9g, Diamond:8.12Ct, Silver:30.922g, Emerald:62.72Ct, Jade:43.05Ct,"
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
0.42ct 14K AAA Quality Round Cut Dark Green Emerald Bezel Set Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
You can't go wrong with such a stunning, and dainty round-cut solitaire necklace. It carries a magical natural round cut emerald of high quality, as it has remarkable characteristics...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Necklace Platinum 9.70 TCW GIA Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Necklace set in Fine Platinum 9.70 TCW GIA Certified $16,950 921902 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Beads, Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald beads 129.91 carats, Ruby 5.0 carats with Diamond 2.28 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 9.3 cm Length: 49.0 cm Total Weight: 44.83 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15tcw 14K Oval Emerald Prong Set & Diamond Halo Pave Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, oval-cut emerald and diamond halo pendant made in fine 14K gold. Displayed is a lustrous, medium green gem with incredible transparency, accented by a si...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$564Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Heart-Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Prong Set Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace features a heart-cut natural emerald weighing 0.4 carats, beautifully prong-set in 14K yellow gold for a secure.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 Carat Emerald 8.19 carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 5.05 carats Emerald and 8.19 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.80tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Bezel Set Emerald By The Yard Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable emerald by the yard necklace crafted to perfection.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
AAA+ Colombian Emerald Oval Tennis Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite oval tennis necklace features natural AAA Colombian emeralds set in solid 18K yellow gold, fully stamped with "750."
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.69tcw 18K Dark Green Emerald & Diamond Pendant, Emerald Cut Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Accent Pendant, a dazzling embodiment of sophistication and luxury. Immerse yourself in over 4.5 carats of pure, rich green goodness wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Round Cut Zambian Emerald Bezel Set Evil Eye Real 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous and dainty evil eye emerald pendant. This beautiful piece features a petite natural round cut emerald in the very center of the eye. The evil eye has been used throughout ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50ct 14K Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant Dark Green Emerald Multifunctional
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Solitaire Multifunction Pendant, showcasing a mesmerizing 2.50-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia, radiating a captivating dark green hue...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with 6.6 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is crafted in 18K solid yellow gold, featuring a striking 6.6-carat pear-cut emerald set in a sleek bezel.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Real Natural Round Cut Emerald Prong Set Crescent Moon Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning, and petite crescent moon emerald pendant. This lovely piece features seven dainty round-cut emeralds within the solid gold crescent moon setting. Crafted in 14K gold, and...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Goossens Paris Emerald Green Rock Crystal Necklace
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Emerald green rock crystal necklace set in 24k plated brass from Goossens Paris.
Rock Crystal, Emerald
14k Rose Gold London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Prong Set Necklace with Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Design Concept--- Part of Baikalla™'s genuine gemstone jewelry collection. This beautiful 27.16ct Swiss Blue Topaz is a nice emerald cut with a simple setting. Even the back is made ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Important 21.70 Carat Colombian Emerald Tassel Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important 21.70 ct ct Colombian Emerald Tassel Sautoir Necklace Set with a very fine 21.7 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl
1.80ct 14K Natural Fine Quality Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald signet hand-made pendant in solid 14K gleaming gold. This emerald cut-shaped emerald displays a beautiful rare medium rich green color and very good luster. The em...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$405Sale Price|40% Off
HEIDI DAUS signed gold emerald crystal pearl necklace earrings designer set
By Heidi Daus
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HEIDI DAUS • gold tone with crystals and glass pearls • vintage designer necklace / earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage conditi...
0.92tcw 14K Emerald Pendant Charm with Diamond Accent Emerald Cut Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Presenting our dazzling Emerald and Diamond Starburst Medallion, a radiant masterpiece that captures the essence of cosmic beauty. At its heart lies a mesmerizing bluish-green, earth...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Necklace 1 cabochon emerald set in the center surrounded by baguette & round cut diamonds 840 round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald
on HOLD Certified 14k Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Necklace 325 carats 14k gold Set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
3 piece Earrings Necklace Set - An extraordinary masterpiece showcasing timeless elegance and grandeur.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$1,850 / set
14K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Jewelry Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold, emerald and diamond necklace and dangle earrings. Tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs 6.5 grams gross weight. The center emerald is .70 carats very...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.05tcw 18K Fine Emerald Cut Emerald Prong Set & Diamond Bale Accent Pendant 750
Located in Jupiter, FL
A contemporary emerald and diamond accent bale necklace. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching emerald-cut, emerald that is 5.90 carats in weight.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.19ct Emerald Star Pendant 14K Textured Gold Bezel-Set Oval Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Discover the ethereal beauty of our Emerald Star Pendant, a truly celestial piece centered around a vivid green natural oval emerald that seems to hold the mysteries of the universe....
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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.
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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.