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
0.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.77-carat emerald cut vibrant red color Ruby. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.79 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.79-carat emerald cut ruby. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut round and baguette diamonds weighing 0.63 carats tot...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.78 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.78 carat emerald cut blue sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut round and baguette diamonds weighing 0.63 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.18ct 14K Emerald Solitaire Necklace, Emerald Cut Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a 4.18-carat stunning, Asscher cut emerald necklace in 14K yellow gold. Displayed in the center is a dark green emerald with very good eye clarity, accented by a sim...
Emerald, Gold, 14k 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
Diamond Lapis Lazuli Tennis Racket Emerald Charm 18K White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold Blue Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts Diamonds 16-18 inches Diamond-Cut Link Cable chain length In-Stock This is part of Galt &...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White 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.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tennis Racket Red Agate Carnelian Emerald 18 Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Gold Red Carnelian Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts Diamonds 16-18 inches Diamond-Cut Link Cable adjustable chain length Approximate Ace Racket ...
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Sapphire and Emerald Flower Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold Mom Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Emerald Flower Pendant in 18K Gold studded with oval cut sapphires and emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
0.72 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.72-carat emerald cut dark and vibrant blue color Sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguet...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.96 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.96-carat emerald cut vibrant pink color Sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamon...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.93tcw 14K Rich Dark Green Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Prong/Pave Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
This elegant emerald and diamond pendant showcases a stunning oval-shaped emerald with a dark, rich green hue. The emerald is expertly set in four prongs to ensure its secure placeme...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
2.95tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Emerald Diamond Dangle Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a look at this stunning Colombian emerald and diamond necklace. The natural, Colombian emerald carries a full 2.46-carats, of vivid green color, with a yellowish hue. The stone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.2 ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite garnet diamond pendant is an imposing beauty in 14K Solid Gold.January Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Tennis Racket Red Carnelian Handle Green Emerald Ball Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold Red Carnelian Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts Diamonds 16-18 inches Diamond-Cut Link Cable chain length In-Stock This is part of Galt & Bro....
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
$1,520Sale Price|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
$7,056Sale Price|20% Off
2.05tcw 14K Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Branch Brooch Elegant Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisitely crafted and created by our own master jeweler, this is an exceptional 14K gold brooch. Elegantly featured are eleven brilliant round diamonds that weigh a total of 1.08ct...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 18k
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold This fine necklace features a medium-fine green natural Colombian emerald approx. 1.00 Carat, Pear Sha...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45tcw 14K Three Stone Emerald Necklace May Birthstone Natural Emerald Trilogy
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable Colombian emerald three-stone necklace in 14K yellow gold. 1.45tcw of pure vibrant green colors are displayed in this earth-mined gemstone. A clean and simple four-prong...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$4,036Sale Price|20% Off
3.75 Ct. Octagon Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. Featuring a striking 3.75-carat emerald at its center, the pendant is surroun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pink Pearl Emerald 18 Karat Gold Tennis Racket Charm Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold Pink Mother of Pearl Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts Diamonds Approximate Ace Racket Length: 1.77” inches / 4.5 centimeters 16-18 inches Dia...
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Diamond White Pearl Emerald 18 Karat Gold Tennis Racket Charm Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Approximate Ace Racket Length: 1.77” inches / 4.5 centimeters Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA 18K Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis ...
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1.90ct 14K Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Women Necklace - Medium Lush Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
The ethically sourced emerald is securely hand set in a sleek and modern bezel setting, which allows the beauty of the gemstone to truly shine.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Green Emerald and 1/3 Ctw Diamond Composite Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Draped in the elegance of 14K white gold, this pendant necklace is a masterpiece designed to captivate and charm. At its heart lies a naturally sourced, untreated 3.8 mm green emeral...
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,148Sale Price|20% Off
6.33 Carat Zambian Emerald Pendant Necklace 5 Ct SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This exquisite pendant necklace showcases the captivating beauty of a Zambian Emerald gemstone, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold and accented with dazzling diamonds. This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.95tcw Colombian Emerald Cut Solitaire Necklace 18K Gold Emerald Statement 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed in a one of kind, yellow gold, Natural Colombian emerald hand-made necklace 18K. A divine 1.67-carat elongated emerald sits in a secure bezel setting. The alluring centerpi...
Emerald, 18k Gold
0.28tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Petite Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a 0.20 carat stunning baguette cut emerald and round diamond accent petite pendant in 14K. Displayed in the center is a deep bluish-green emerald with incredible cry...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Deco 18K Rose Gold 0.66tcw Diamond Bar Necklace with Round & Emerald Cuts
Located in Miami, FL
A refined fusion of modern minimalism and Art Deco glamour, this diamond bar necklace is crafted in 18K rose gold and set with two elegant rows of natural diamonds. The upper row spa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.0tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Necklace Solid Gold Horizontal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning statement size East to West rich bluish green emerald and round diamond halo necklace handmade in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed is a lustrous, medium-ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
10.52 Carat Forrest Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 10.52 carat emerald cut forrest green tourmaline pendant in 18K white gold featuring 0.15 carat diamond accents with secure prong setting and matching chain. Exceptional gree...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Jewelry Suite, 20.56ct Emeralds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8235 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Jewelry Suite Featuring 20.56 Carats of Emeralds and 4.54 Carats of Diamonds An elegant and finely coordinated jewelry suite comprisi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.45ct 14K Natural Emerald Bezel Solitaire Necklace Dark Green Bezel Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our captivating Solitaire Emerald Necklace, showcasing a breathtaking 3.45-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia. The emerald, with its rich dark gree...
Emerald, 14k Gold
10.21tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Cluster Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Enthrall in this majestic natural Colombian emerald necklace. The center stone features a remarkable 8.76-carat, natural Colombian emerald that showcases a vivacious medium green col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90 ct Le Vian Emerald Shaped Tri-Color Multi-Diamond Doorknocker Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 14k rose gold necklace featuring a pendant adorned with natural round-cut champagne, brown and black diamonds totaling approximately 0.0 carats, with a clarity of SI1, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.05tcw Vintage Oval Emerald & Diamond Necklace 14K Gold Emerald Anniversary
Located in Jupiter, FL
A vintage, 5.05 carat Colombian emerald and diamond bib gold necklace. Handcrafted in solid 14k white & yellow gold, the vintage piece showcases an oval shape Colombian emerald that ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$4,935 / item
Emerald Heart 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steam cleaning is effective for many pieces, but avoid steaming emeralds, opals, and other heat-sensitive gemstones.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.72tcw 18K Fine Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Trillion Diamond Accent Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fine quality Colombian emerald, classic emerald-cut, and trillion diamond necklace. The glowing emerald carries a full 5.12 carat, incandescent Muzo green earth-mined emerald. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Illusion Pendant Necklace showcases the natural beauty of diamonds, elegantly set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Necklace 18 kt Whitegold bright vivid green Emerald Color
Located in Viena, Viena
real emeralds are fun, here a modern pendant with a very fine Colombian emerald of 1.47 ct, intense color quality vivid green AAA+, not very natural.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.62 Carat Flower Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing 0.62-carat emeralds. The 6 emeralds are surrounded by a row of 25 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing 0.16 carats in total. Made in 18k wh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.62 Carat Flower Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing 0.62-carat emeralds. The 6 emeralds are surrounded by a row of 25 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing 0.16 carats in total and made in 18k...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pendant necklace features a radiant emerald center surrounded by shimmering diamonds, all set in 14K yellow gold. The pendant’s subtle elegance is enhanced by the deli...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Multi-Stone Colombian Emerald Pendant 3.50 Carats
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Elevate your collection with this exquisite multi-stone Colombian emerald AAA quality pendant, masterfully crafted in rich 18K gold. The piece showcases five stunning, natural Colom...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Glide Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Emerald Glide Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. This timeless piece showcases a stunning emerald paired with sparkling diamonds, all set in 14K...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Gold Emerald Heart Necklace Natural Emerald Minimalist Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful little Minimalist Necklace is made of either 14k Gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald. Perfect for wearing by itself for a minimal everyday style or layered with o...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Gold Emerald Heart Necklace Natural Emerald Minimalist Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
25.50tcw 14K Round Emerald Bezel Tennis Necklace 18.5" Medium Green Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this emerald bezel tennis necklace, boasting over 25 carats of round-cut natural, rare emeralds sourced from the prominent mines of Zambia. The ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$10,671 / item
Classic Emerald Tennis 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless fine jewelry piece created for modern elegance and lasting beauty. Nacklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 18K Gold Color : yellow Gold Stone type : E...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,793 / item
Delicate Emerald Heart 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steam cleaning is effective for many pieces, but avoid steaming emeralds, opals, and other heat-sensitive gemstones.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,249 / item
Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Halo Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated and timeless, the Elegant Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Halo Necklace features a stunning 2.44ct emerald-cut emerald surrounded by a radiant halo of sparkling 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Natural Emerald Bar Necklace Medium Green Baguette Cut Emerald Set East
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning 14k gold bar necklace showcases four exquisite baguette-cut natural emeralds, boasting a medium green hue, semi-transparent clarity, and captivating luster, totaling 0....
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Natural Emerald Bar Necklace Medium Green Baguette Cut Emerald East-West
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning 14k gold bar necklace showcases four exquisite baguette-cut natural emeralds, boasting a medium green hue, semi-transparent clarity, and captivating luster, totaling 0....
Emerald, 14k Gold
20tcw Princess Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace 14K Gold 17-inch Natural Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in opulent allure with our Emerald Tennis Necklace. Boasting over 20 carats of resplendent green princess cut emeralds, each gem exquisitely showcased in prong baskets, this ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$808Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Handmade Amethyst and Emerald Necklace
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 41 cm Width Total weight: 2.06 grams Set with: - Amethyst Cut: flower Color: Purple - Emerald Cut: Emer...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold
22tcw 18K Gold Regal Emerald & Diamond Choker Necklace Vivid Green Oval Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite Fine Emerald and Diamond Choker Necklace. This regal masterpiece features 26 oval-cut emeralds, each boasting a vivid rich emerald green colo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Classic Colombian Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple, elegant, and timeless, the Classic Colombian Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Necklace features a radiant 1.20ct Colombian emerald delicately set in luxurious 18K yellow gol...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07ct Emerald & Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated and timeless, the Elegant Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Halo Necklace features a radiant 1.07ct emerald-cut emerald beautifully framed by a sparkling halo of 0....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$542Sale Price / item|44% Off
Two-Sided Cleopatra Protection Amulet Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cleopatra Coin Necklace with Emerald and Sapphire. Egyptian Queen Coin Pendant. Two-Sided Cleopatra Amulet Necklace. A striking two-sided Cleopatra amulet pendant crafted in sterlin...
Emerald, Gold, Silver
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.
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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.