Victorian 14k Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian era 14k yellow gold enamel and diamond pendant dates to the late 19th century, circa
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian era 14k yellow gold enamel and diamond pendant dates to the late 19th century, circa
Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique French Enamel Scene Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Locket
Located in New York, NY
, la femme tient un panier de fleurs" The Frame has a double row of delicately set Rose Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique europe early 19th century rare cross pendant decorted with blue guilloche enamel and rose
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Pendant - c.1880
Located in London, GB
be seen beneath the blue enamel. In addition to the enamelling, 9 old rose cut diamonds accentuate
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Enamel Star Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Pendant 9 Karat Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Victorian treasure, this pendant features an 8-pointed star set with a central pearl and rose-cut
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has H
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
$2,620Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has H
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Rose Diamond Silver Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
silver on gold. a smaller cross set with rose cut diamonds is set on a larger cross with gorgeous navy
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold
Antique 19th Century Gold Enamel Guilloché Locket Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
continental Europe). Gemstones: Rose-cut diamonds, set in floral motif Enamel: Rich blue guilloché enamel (A
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Silver And Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a rare early Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant or Brooch dating to the Georgian to
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cross necklace pendant of 18 karat rose gold with blue enamel and diamonds for a total of 3
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond enamel 18k rose gold woman figure pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Victorian pendant from the 1880s showcases forty softly twinkling rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian 3.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Latin Cross
Located in Napoli, IT
a selection of antique Rose cut Diamonds of fine quality – 10 in number spreading as much as 3.50 Ct
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and Pearl
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
New Made 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.09 carat. The diamond is
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Lily Pad Pendant Amethyst Enamel Charm 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL ART NOUVEAU PENDANT OR CHARM IN A STUNNING FORM WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian 18k yellow gold and enamel pendant from the 1910s shimmers with 1.15 carats of rose
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant - Blue Vitreous Guilloche Enamel 18k Rose Gold 251 Diamonds 1.45ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant, 18k rose gold, Constance Collection, translucent indigo blue vitreous
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
snowflake design in Platinum set with Rose Cut Diamonds. The snowflake design has milgrain beaded borders
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Etruscan Revival 18K Bella Donna Portrait Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
headdress with rose cut diamonds. Circa 1870 5 rose cut diamonds weigh ~ 0.05 carats 4.94 grams 18K gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold Turquoise Vitreous Enamel Guilloche 5 Diamond 0.07ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 5 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 19.0 mm About the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche 5 Diamond 0.07ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 5 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 19.0 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
elegant blue enamel and three rose cut diamonds. Although the diamond sits in silver the rest of the
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
design in Platinum set with Rose Cut Diamonds. The trefoil design has milgrain beaded borders in
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Light Blue Enamel Guilloche 34 Diamonds 0.38ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 34 diamonds, total 0.38 ct, brilliant cut, G VS, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 25.0 mm
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian North Star Pendant Locket Blue Enamel 14k Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
approx. 1mm rose cut diamonds are set into the star (estimated at L-M color and I2-3 clarity). One 4.5mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Flower Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
adorned with a selection of Rose cut Diamonds close back set Principle Diamond spreads as much as 1.50 CT
Diamond, 18k Gold
Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Grey/Pink Enamel 26 Diamonds 1 Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/ pink tones vitreous enamel, 26 diamonds, total 0.26 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 1 pink tourmaline
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Dimond Pendant Enamel Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 carat. The diamond is
Diamond, Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Portrait decoration, set with a Rose Cut Diamond and the word "Memoria." The locket is 14 Karat Gold and
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold/925-Sterling Silver Petrol Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
petroleum blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, 11 diamonds, total 0.16 ct, brilliant cut, G VS, diameter app
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Oval Brilliant Star Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold Blue Enamel 85 Diamonds 0.88 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k rose gold, Brilliant Star Collection, medium blue
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18ct Gold French Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel & Pearl Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
by dazzling rose-cut diamonds at its centre. Surrounding the diamonds, the intricate design includes
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,544Sale Price|20% Off
Venice Collection:Cushion-Shaped 18k Rose Gold Diamond Pendant with white Enamel
Located in רמת גן, IL
exquisite white enamel and featuring a 1.01 carat champagne color cushion cut diamond. This stunning pendant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Grey/Pink Enamel 26 Diamonds 1 Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
tones vitreous enamel, 26 diamonds, total 0.26 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 1 pink tourmaline, measurements
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Enamel and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
enameled, and set with rose-cut diamonds, it is a lovely and wearable example of 19th-century jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold Dark Mauve Enamel 1 Diamond 0.01ct 2 Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k rose gold, Candy Collection, translucent dark mauve vitreous enamel
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold Sky Blue Guilloche Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant 18k rose gold, Macaron collection, blue vitreous enamel, manual guilloché
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Sky Blue Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant necklace, 18k rose gold, sky blue opalescent vitreous enamel on guilloché
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian 2 CT Rose Diamond Enamel Heart Pendant Necklace Brooch 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian 2 Carat Rose and Old European Cut Diamond and Royal Blue
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Rose Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25 mm x
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Rose Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25 mm x 35 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian diamond enamel 18k yellow gold timepiece pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate Victorian pendant blends vibrant enamel with 9 antique rose cut diamonds in rich 18k
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18KT, Black Enamel & Diamond Capucine Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
2.50 carats total weight of rose cut diamonds, each carefully placed to enhance the pendant’s bold yet
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Blue Enamel and Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
in a Holbeinesque style and features a central rose cut diamond, beautiful blue enamel detail and a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Diamond and Enamel Cross Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
dark black enameling and an additional prong-set rose cut diamond. Overall, the diamonds have an
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond and green guilloche enamel pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
diamonds. The outer edge of the pendant is decorated with black enamel and rose cut diamonds, bordering
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Greek Evil Eye Enameling Necklace 18Kt Rose Gold with White & Black Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Greek Evil Eye pendant necklace in 18kt rose gold with black enamel, white brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Enamel & Diamond Dove Bird Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
, edged with pretty rose cut diamonds & a lovely, little diamond eye. All set in 18ct yellow gold- stamped
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
bird, richly accented with vivid enamel, sparkling rose-cut diamonds, and a single tiny ruby eye — a
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Edwardian Diamond Enamel & Pearl Drop Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Edwardian Antique Platinum & Gold Natural Diamond Enamel & Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Wild-Rose Pendant In 14Kt Gold and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch. Beautiful wild-rose flower, created in America
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond & Enamel Bird Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
pendant featuring a perched bird on a fence crafted from rose cut diamonds set against a black enamel
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Opal Diamond Enamel Large Brooch Pendant 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Guilloche, translucent, glossy Emerald Green enamels, round Natural Opals and rose cut Diamonds Geometry and
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
circular shape and set with a centralised cluster of milgrain set rose cut diamonds and square calibrated
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Greek Evil Eye Enameling Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Greek Evil Eye pendant necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with white enamel, white brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.