1.15ct 14K Natural Asscher Emerald Bezel Set in Round Gold Gypsy Pendant Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning solitaire emerald pendant. This lovely piece showcases a remarkable natural asscher-cut emerald of the origin of Colombia. The gemstone displays a remarkable vivid medium ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal couture polki Diamonds gemstones pearl gold foil goddess long necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## Royal couture Natural Polki Diamond & Gemstone intricate goddess Gold Foil Temple Necklace Set with Earrings Celebrate the timeless beauty of Indian heritage with this magnif...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
1.0 Carat 14k Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C.Dunaigre Certified Brazilian Emerald and 38 Ct Diamond 3 Piece Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional set features a necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings, each crafted with meticulous attention to detail and set with natural diamonds and natural Brazilian emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Platinum
2.68ct 18K Rich Green Oval Cut Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Unisex Pendant Neckla
Located in Jupiter, FL
A bold 2.65-carat natural oval emerald solitaire, bezel pendant. This is quite an alluring piece with an incredible emerald as the center of attention. The center gemstone is a good ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Jade, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Jade, Emerald 0.18 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.26 carat, Ruby 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.29 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.0 cm...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,984Sale Price|20% Off
Lapiz Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapiz Lazuli 63.83 carats, Lapiz Lazuli 20.03 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.20 carat, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 1.37 carats, Ruby 0.35 carat, Cabochon Ruby 2.13 carats and Emerald 0.18 carat ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
0.45tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Prong Set with Diamond Accent Gold Bail
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald & diamond accent pendant. The center stone carries a petite 0.40-carat, natural Zambian emerald. Accenting this beautiful gemstone are petite brilliant round cut d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 7.68 carats, Ruby 7.81 carats, Blue Sapphire 12.39 carats with Diamond 3.16 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 10.5 cm "Since we first...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Wavy Trim Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco style diamond and emerald pendant. The center diamond is a 0.25 Carat round cut of exceptional brightness. It is surrounded by custom but emeralds that are cut by hand to...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Set of Necklace, Bracelet and Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby , Sapphires and London Topaz...
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby , Sapphires and London Topaz Beauti...
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
2.05ct 18K Asscher Cut Emerald Bezel Set in Round Gypsy 585 Gold Pendant Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning solitaire emerald pendant. This lovely piece showcases a remarkable natural asscher-cut emerald of the origin of Zambia. The gemstone displays a remarkable deep pine green...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$684Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.91Ct Octagon Two Stone Emerald Drop Pendant in Prong Set 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1.91Ct two stone emerald pendant features octagon-cut natural emeralds, vertically arranged in a classic 4-prong setting. Each stone is securely set in 14K solid white g...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
59.29 Carat Emerald Cut Kunzite Pendant set in 18k White Gold with Diamond Halo
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
59.29 Carat Emerald Cut Kunzite Pendant with a beautiful Diamond Halo Historically, kunzite was mainly used for ornamental purposes. Its exquisite color and transparency made it a s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl, Jade, Emerald, Diamond 0.84 Carat Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Jade 186.39 carats, Emerald 0.67 carat, Diamond 0.84 carat and Blue Sapphire 1.84 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.4 cm Le...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.06 CTW Natural Oval Cut Emerald Prong Set Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features 1 natural oval-cut emerald weighing 3.06 carats, beautifully set in solid 18K yellow gold. The emerald measures approximately 11 x 8.6 mm, It is secure...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert Natural Zambian Emerald & 95 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Finest Zambian Emeralds & 95 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 253 Gm Signed Marconi Necklace consis...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
6.50-Carat Colombian Emerald Round Cut Solitaire Pendant 14K Gold Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Green Emerald Crystals Brutalist Gold Openwork 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Emerald Green Crystals Brutalist Flower Leaf Openwork Modernist Elegant Necklace Clip Earrings 2 Gift Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE Emerald Sapphire Oval Cabochon Dangle Pendant 2 Gold Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Emerald Sapphire Navy Blue Green Cabochon Crystals Dangle Drop Pendant Necklace Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, Gold Tone Very excellent condition...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Royal couture Natural Diamond navratna gemstones gold foil choker necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## Traditional Real Gemstone & Natural Polki Diamond Choker Necklace Set Make a bold statement with this exquisite **Traditional Choker Necklace Set**, masterfully handcrafted w...
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Coral, Diamond, Gold
Maharani Natural polki Diamonds gemstones solid gold foil temple necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## This Maharani royal necklace set consists of Natural Polki Diamond & Gemstone in hallmarked solid Gold Foil Celebrate timeless Indian craftsmanship with this exquisite **Trad...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
All but the back two solid plaque links are trapezoids -- not rectangles -- fashioned to angle perfectly in the three dimensional human space where the necklace will hang. Between t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Mughal Natural uncut polki Diamonds gemstones hallmarked gold foil necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
Mughal Gold foil Navratna gemstone Necklace Set with Natural Gemstones, Diamond Polki & Pearl Drops Celebrate the grandeur of royal Indian craftsmanship with this exquisite Mugh...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
$1,046,250 / set
Spectra Fine Jewelry's Colombian Emerald and Diamond Demi Parure
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Emeralds (Necklace - 92.03 carats, Earrings - 9.60 carats); Diamonds 132.11 carats total Certifications: GRS Report for Necklace Metal: Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold Creat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.0-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55ct Electric Green Colombian Emerald Solitaire Snake Pendant 14K Gold Pear
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a sleek, serpent, Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in bright 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
1.80-Carat 14K Real Green Emerald Cut Classic Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K white gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.43cts 14K Natural Large Dark Green Emerald Cut Solitaire Floral Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Cabochons Avon Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Green Navy Blue Red Purple Jewellery Gift 2 Set Chunky Statement Y Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Ve...
Gold Plate
3.19-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Round Cut Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K rose gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 3.19-carat round cut emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6.50-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Round Cut Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Oval Cut Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.88-Carat 14K Emerald Solitaire Oval Cut 6-Prong Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic and unique emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge 9.30ct Statement Natural Rich Green Emerald-Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic BIG Zambian emerald solitaire necklace set in solid 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70-Carat 18K Emerald Solitaire Pear Cut Gold Upside Down Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire necklace set in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 1.44 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 2.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
BOCHIC “Capri” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Emerald & Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” VIntage Pink sapphire, Emerald, Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire, Ruby - 28 Carats Ethiopian White Opal - 30 Carats Natural Green Emera...
Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Carved Coral Multi Gemstone Art Deco Style Tassel White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant is attached to a onyx and emerald bead necklace. Set in 14k white gold. This necklace would make a fantastic addition to any collection!
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Pendant set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 2.22 carats Pendant set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 1.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.11 cts of Diamond Japanese Fan Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegance of Japanese fans, this pendant set exudes a refined and artistic charm. The set includes a pair of earrings and a matching pendant, all crafted in 14k white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite with Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 2.48 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Set With 0.25ct Criss Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
The necklace 18ct yellow gold chain is designed to hold the pendant at the centre of the chest, set with 1 crisscut diamond 0.25ct G/VS1 making it a very elegant and beautiful piece...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Sapphire Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 2.86 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 3.1 cm Total Weight: 4.28 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
White Sapphire Pendants Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 2.17 carats Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 2.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Citrine and Diamond Choker Necklace by Regner
By Regner
Located in New York, NY
Retro Citrine and Diamond Choker Necklace by Regner A yellow gold French necklace set with emerald-cut citrines, accented by round-cut diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring & Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Jewelry set in 14K Gold captures the essence of a blossom in full bloom. Featuring a radiant emerald surrounded by dazzling diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Fluorite with Blue Sapphire Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fluorite 8.87 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.47 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 5.88 grams "We first ope...
Blue Sapphire, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Morganite with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Morganite 3.09 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 4.82 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 2.5 grams "We first ope...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.32 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 8.36 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Topaz with Diamond Cross Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Topaz 7.20 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Cross Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.2 cm Length: 4.0 cm Total Weight: 6.15 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
28 Carat Citrine & Diamond Pendant & Matching Earrings 14 Karat Gold Chain Set
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 28 Carat Citrine & Diamond Pendant & Matching Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Chain 14 K White Gold 25 Grams This Simple Necklace is consist of Fine Citr...
Citrine, Diamond, 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.
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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.