2.71ct Rough Colombian Emerald Pendant 18K Gold Bezel Set Unisex Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our Natural Rough Emerald Pendant, a distinctive and unisex statement piece showcasing the raw beauty of a 2.71-carat terminated emerald crystal from the verdant landscap...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$566Sale Price / item|40% Off
Flower Bud Pendant with Amethysts and Emeralds silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower bud pendant with amethysts and emeralds. Metal: silver 925 + 14 gold plating Pendant size: 26.3x11.5 mm Weight: 2.7 gr Gemstones: Amethysts: 1. 1piece, round cabochon cut, ...
Emerald, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent l...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.4ct Emerald Pendant with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 1.4ct natural emerald (7x5mm) pendant accented with sparkling natural diamonds, set in solid 14K gold for timeless beauty. A refined and luxurious piece that adds vibrant gre...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal and diamond 14k yellow gold pendant brooch. The 1970s Lapis Emerald Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch exemplifies the distinctive artistry and...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
Minimal Emerald Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
1.26 carat emerald cut natural emerald set in a four-prong yellow gold basket within a rectangular round brilliant diamond halo in 18K white gold, suspended from a polished white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon Starburst Pendant Black Onyx & Diamond Medallion
Located in Jupiter, FL
Presenting our mesmerizing Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Starburst Medallion—a piece that feels truly otherworldly. At its heart lies a vivid green emerald cabochon, radiating an entran...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
4.51 Carat Rough Colombian Emerald Pendant 18K Gold Light Green Crystal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our Natural Rough Emerald Pendant, a distinctive and unisex statement piece showcasing the raw beauty of a 4.51-carat terminated emerald crystal from the verdant landscap...
Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald Rough Cut Floral Pendant - 14K Gold Pumpkin Bead Necklace 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Emerald Carved Beaded Pendant Necklace. This stunning piece features a captivating array of round cabochons, rondelles, and intricately hand-carved ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$3,635Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Emerald Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Necklacefor Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Matching Ring and Earrings Avaliable Diamond 1-0,03 ct Diamond 6-0,12 ct Emerald 1-1,07 ct Weight 3,43 grams Size 45 cm It is our honour to create fine...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.11 Carat Rough Colombian Emerald Pendant 18K Gold Medium Green Crystal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our Natural Rough Emerald Pendant, a distinctive and unisex statement piece showcasing the raw beauty of a 3.11-carat terminated emerald crystal from the verdant landscap...
Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.83 Carat Colombian Emerald a Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the striking elegance of this 18K Yellow and White Gold Pendant, officially certified with an Electronic Copy of a Jewelry Report from the International Gemological Instit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Turquoise Emerald 14 Karat Gold Heart Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold heart pendant is set with 24 carats turquoise and .35 carats emerald. See other heart collection. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection &am...
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pendants like this mid-century colored stone example by Boivin are extremely popular at the moment and on trend, suspended from attractive long gold chains. They're easy to w...
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.62tcw 14K Dark Green Emerald Cut & Diamond Pendant East to West Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond pendant. This captivating piece features a stunning emerald-cut emerald of rich, lush dark green hue, boasting semi-trans...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
57 Carat 14K Huge Yellow Gold Emerald Crystal Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a rare, rough emerald crystal pendant. 57 total carat weight of genuine, rough, Colombian emerald crystal is perfectly capped by smooth yellow gold and cabochon emerald ...
Crystal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Carved Emerald & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind floral carved emerald & diamond halo accent pendant. Pendant contains 1 carved green emerald, 21.12ct and round brilliant diamonds, 0.80tcw. Diamonds are near colorless...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,945Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K Gold. The emerald and diamonds are set in a solid 18k white gold charm pendant, providing a luxurious and enduring setting tha...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$973Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Sea Horse Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold sea horse pendant with natural opal, emerald and diamonds. Sea Animal pendant. Opal pendant. 14k solid gold Size: 31 x 13.5 mm. Total weight: 2.50 g. Gemstones: Op...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k 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. One of the oldest symbols of mythology, the snake represents goodness, wisdom, pass...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,870Sale Price|20% Off
Handcraft Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Exemplifying expert craftsmanship and total transparency, this pendant is a timeless investment in elegance, perfectly blending regal tradition with modern gemological standards.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.57cts 14K Colombian Emerald-Cabochon Pear Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, pear cabochon large Colombian emerald pendant in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed is a deep-green emerald prong-set in a prong setting. The earth mined, g...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Floral Pendant in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Floral Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repre...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.18tcw Emerald & Diamond Cross Pendant 14K Gold Mini Crucifix Stacking Charm
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite mini cross pendant is crafted in 14k gold, featuring six round-cut emeralds, each framed by a delicate pavé-set diamond halo. Its petite design makes it perfect for la...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Diamond Cross Pendant Material: 18kt Yellow Gold Design Details: Cross set with 6 Natural Diamonds Gemstone Details: Natural Emerald Cut and Princess Cut Diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and square cut diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,150Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold with Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances the int...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.65ct Natural Sapphire Pendant 14K Gold Emerald Cut Deep Blue Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire sapphire necklace features a 0.65-carat, emerald-cut sapphire set in an elegant east-west orientation within a secure four-prong setting. The deep blue sapph...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$973Sale Price|44% Off
14 Karat Gold "Key" Pendant with Round Amethysts and Emeralds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold "Key" pendant with round amethysts and emeralds. Weight: 2 g. 14 karat solid gold Amethysts: Round shape, violet color, clarity: SI, weight - 10 x 0.08 ct = 0.80 ct t...
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
78.3 Grams Huge 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Crystal Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a rare, rough emerald crystal pendant. 57 total carat weight of genuine, rough, Colombian emerald crystal is perfectly capped by smooth yellow gold and cabochon emerald ...
Crystal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Round Diamond Halo Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Not all emeralds are equal — and Zambian origin is the distinction that matters most to those who know. The natural Zambian emerald at the center of this handmade pendant carries the...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Green Emerald Diamond Double Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The layered halo design enhances the size and brilliance of the center stone, giving the pendant a bold yet elegant appearance. Crafted in fine 18K white gold, this emerald and diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace, Circa 1990
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18kt white gold necklace set with a cluster pendant of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds accented by vibrant emeralds. The design forms a structured and highly reflective ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline Emerald Brilliant Pendant Afghanistan 5.30ct bicolor petrol bluegreen
Located in Viena, Viena
the most beautiful among the beautiful, a two-tone petrol blue-green tourmaline from Afghanistan, always special due to the particularly high light refraction and brilliance of the A...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 cts tw Oval Muzo Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval Muzo emerald and diamond drop halo pendant, featuring a gemstone set in prongs within a diamond floating halo. The halo is accented by a princess emerald gemstone an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$357Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 3.66ct Natural Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant showcases a 3.66 carat of natural octagon emerald, set in 14K Yellow Gold. The emerald measuring approximately 10 x 8.7 mm, securely set in a sleek bezel sett...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.01 Carat Natural Vivid-Green Emerald and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant featuring a 4.019 Carat, Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.74 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcraft Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.35tcw Natural Round Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, round natural emerald & diamond necklace in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed is a medium-green emerald with very good transparency, accented by a simple f...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.19 Carat Bluish Green Heart Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite emerald pendant necklace showcases a breathtaking 2.19-carat Colombian heart-cut emerald, displaying exceptional eye-clean transparency and a captivating medium green ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Signed 14K Gold Diamond Lozenge Pendant Necklace with 1.25 Ct Emerald
By Effy
Located in Miami, FL
Suspended from an elegant 18-inch cable chain, the pendant measures 1.25 inches in length. Weighing a substantial 6.3 grams, this signed designer piece beautifully balances bold, mod...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf Carved Natural Quartz & Colombian Emerald Accent Solid Gold 18K Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a beautiful, and captivating natural quartz and emerald pendant. White rocky quartz is skillfully-carved into a stunning leaf. A natural, fine-quality Colombian emerald r...
Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 1.80-carat earth-mined rare emerald in a four-prong setting. F...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 4.79ct Emerald Solitaire Pendant Diamond 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
3.60ct Emerald and 0.44ct Diamond 18ct Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous emerald and diamond necklace has been lovingly crafted at our workshop in Hatton Garden. We have set this dreamy, vivid green pear-shaped emerald weighing 3.60 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.23 Carat Emerald Infinity Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage infinity pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features: - 2 pearls, cultured, ~5mm - 7 emeralds, round cut, TW 0.23ct, vslbG 5/4, P1-P2 Weight: 2.3...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
0.69-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pear Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Solitaire - Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 1.1 grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 0.69-carats Color: Green Clarity: Semi-T...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3 Carat Emerald & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
3 carat natural emerald pendant with diamond halo in 14K white gold. Item pictured with a 18-inch 2mm chain 14k white gold cable chain adjustable upon request. This item is made to...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a large 7.43-carat emerald in a four-prong setting. The gem has a da...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.0tcw 14K Emerald & Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant - Oval Cut Green Gem Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn yourself with the captivating charm of our Emerald & Sapphire Heart Pendant. At its center, an oval-cut emerald, set east to west in a four-prong setting, displays a medium gre...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire
18kt White Gold Strawberry Pendant Necklace 5.27ct Emerald Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
An incredible fun, creative and luxurious statement piece. Crafted in 18 kt white gold black rhodium. This detailed pendant is shaped like a realistic strawberry. It is fully encrust...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald 0.60ctw And Diamond 0.50ctw Evil Eye Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and chic, this dazzling diamond and emerald pendant necklace is a standout addition to your everyday and evening looks. This piece gives a touch of elegance to any ensemble ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.98 carats of Emerald and Sapphire half flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the epitome of elegance embodied in our exquisite pendant, meticulously crafted from lustrous 18k white gold, weighing a luxurious 10.21 grams. This captivating p...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pretty Leaf Shaped Carved Green Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds and Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Leaf shape green turquoise pendant with diamonds and emerald around is a very delightful piece and has openable bayle on the back so you can slide your favorite chain through....
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Ferri Firenze 18 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Enamel Foulard Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pendant designed by Italian jewellery company Ferri Firenze (known in the past as Ferrari Firenze). The piece is crafted in 18K gold. It features emeralds, diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
5.59 cts of Diamond and 9.62 cts of Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing pendant that exudes opulence and elegance, designed to be the focal point of any party attire. This extraordinary piece features a stunning 9.62 carat pear-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.51 Carat Natural Pear Zambian Emerald Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped Zambian emerald forms the centerpiece of this pendant, wrapped in a double halo of round diamonds that steps out gradually from the stone's outline rather than sitting ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Schmuckzicke 18K Yellow Gold Panshir Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace High Quality
Located in Viena, Viena
Not all emeralds are the same - this wonderful cross has arguably the most beautiful emeralds in the world Cross pendant with chain 750 yellow gold, set with square-shaped very fine...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.