Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
The gold-toned tassel adds a touch of movement and playfulness to the pendant. 17 inches in length. 14k rose gold center section slide hand engraved and hand enameled with 2 childlik...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 9K Gold Hand-Engraved Whistle Pendant / Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian 9k gold hand-engraved whistle makes a beautiful pendant—but is also a working whistle with a nice high trill.
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 10k Rose Gold Diamond Locket Engraved Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique locket pendant is crafted in 10k rose gold and features engraved detailing accented by diamonds.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Bar Pendant Necklace - 10k Engravable Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Bar Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Cable Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Features: Engravable Pendant...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Engraved Cross Pendant or Charm Religious
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant yellow gold cross pendant features a distinctive hand-engraved design with radiant sunburst detailing emanating from the center.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Diamond Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
Handcrafted in Florence, Italy, this piece was made by a multigenerational goldsmith with each fine line being hand-carved to give the pendant a lustrous silk effect. The technique a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Signature Hand Engraved Bird of Peace Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The pendant has a brushed gold surface with a delicately carved hand engraved bird.
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Engraved Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bonsai Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. An important vintage pendant featuring an openwork arabesque motif, adorned with a jump ring and holding a large carved and engraved jade stylizing a...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle 18k hand engraved Rose gold & diamonds pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 42cm chain other options & finishes & sizes and 0,18ct diamonds PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whims...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Larimar Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This unique piece was handmade by a multigenerational goldsmith in Florence, Italy. It features delicate Florentine engraving, a technique synonymous with Florence that has been prac...
Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Coin Pendant Minimalist coin Round Necklace Engrave able pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Coin Pendant Minimalist coin Round Necklace Engrave able pendant Base Metal Yellow Gold Chain Type Anchor/Mariner Gold Weight 2.5 Grams Approx Certification BIS Hallm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Lion Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold pendant is engraved with the words “Ave Maria” which translates to Hail Mary, along with the profile of a lion.
Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Engraveable Bar Necklace with Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 11.8 grams
14k Gold, White Gold
Schiaparelli large gold pendant, Iconic face engraved with Schiaparelli!
By Schiaparelli
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Schiaparelli large gold pendant. Looks spectacular with gold chain or just a black strap.
Brass
$412Sale Price|32% Off
Art Nouveau Gold Plated Engraved Pendant With A Ruby
Located in Portland, England
A pretty antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil pendant with a beautiful engraved necklace design in the front and a small ruby. The back of the pendant has a hammered design which makes the...
Ruby, Gold Plate
Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Locket Pendant, 1996
Located in London, GB
Locket pendants have always been something special, and this one is no exception.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Minimalist Coin Round Pendant Necklace Engraveable in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Coin Pendant Minimalist Coin Round Necklace Engrave able Pendant Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Solid Gold Repousse Genie Sultan Engraved Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Green Stone - Old Cut - Green Color - 2.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash - Plastic Picture Cover - Frames Inside Not Gold Total Weight: 8...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Yellow Gold Bezel Engraved Pendant Chain Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 18k yellow gold necklace is part of our Day to Night Signature Collection and features a beautifully faceted, sparkling 1.36 carat blue sapphire . Handmade by our Master...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Textured Hand Engraved Floral Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Chain Type: 0.6mm Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 15.5" Measured next to ruler Closure: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Width: 18.7mm (0.73...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Medium Puzzle 18k hand engraved Rose gold & diamonds pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Medium Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 90cm chain other options & finishes & sizes and 0,21ct diamonds PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Eagle Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold pendant is engraved with the words “Ave Maria” which translates to Hail Mary, along with the image of an eagle on its hind legs with its wings outstretched.
18k Gold
Antique French Engraved Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary with radiating starburst pattern surrounded by an engraved floral border.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique crucifix or pendant cross. In 14k yellow gold and decoratively engraved to both the front and back.
Gold
Emma Chapman Hand-Engraved Aquamarine Ruby Tsavorite 18k Gold Silver Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This one-of-a-kind pendant has a central 19.65k hand-carved aquamarine, which is flanked with rubies and tsavorites, set in 18k gold hand-engraved floral motifs.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Rose Gold with one hand-engraved
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle pendant in 18k rose gold with one hand-engraved Chain: 42 cm PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all defining Puzzle, Mattioli’s iconic collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870
Located in New York, NY
The French lever earring backs are hallmarked 14K, the engraved gold earrings and pendant test for 10-14 Karat Gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Imperial Topaz Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece was handmade in Italy by a multigenerational goldsmith. It's warm, peachy, and features a pristine pear-cut Imperial topaz measuring 2.63 carats. ...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold Virgin Mary and Child Medal Pendant – Finely Engraved Religious
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Substantial vintage 18k yellow gold medal depicting the Virgin Mary and Child. This piece stands out for its generous weight, solid construction, and finely engraved relief that give...
Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Spiral Engraved Pendant Collar Omega Snake Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Spiral Engraved Snake Pendant Omega Modernist Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Rubies Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral of a young lady, surrounded by a flowery frame in rose gold and silve...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and chain
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 42cm chain other options & finishes & sizes PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all defin...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, consisting of a finely carved elatius coral with woman motif, surrounded by a flowery frame in rose gold and silver studded wi...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Engraved Detailed Free Mason Masonic Wreath Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.14ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold - Bail is 10k G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Engraved Round Mourning Locket Pendant w/ Hair Inside
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash - Clear Cover & Hair Inside Total Weight: 5.35 Grams Overall Height: 30.3mm (1.1") (w/ bail) Overall Diameter: 22.3mm (0.87") Overall...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan-Crafted Elegance: Hand-Engraved Tourmaline Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This Hand-Engraved Tourmaline Pendant is a remarkable piece from the early 20th century, a true testament to the craftsmanship of that era. Weighing in at a substantial 31.19 grams, ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Round Diamond Engraved Medallion White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Brilliant Carat: 1.5 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX DID: 7019-17 Pendant Necklace Deta...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Round Diamond Engraved Medallion Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Brilliant Carat: 2.01 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX DID: 5865-01 Pendant Necklace Det...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Engraved Egg Form Screw-Top Locket Charm Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 15.08 mm Weight: 7.54 grams Vintage ladies 18K yellow gold free form-style, vintage locket pendant. The met...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Key Pendant with Chain
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This sweet key pendant was handcrafted by a family jeweler outside of Florence, Italy. It is set in solid 18-karat yellow gold with white gold embellishments throughout the key's det...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Rose & White Gold Open Work Hand Engraved Medieval Shield Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Rose & White Gold Weight: 7.5 Grams Chain Type: 24" - Curb link - Spring Ring Pendant Height: 34.8mm (1.3") Pendant Width: 13.2mm (0.52") Thickness: 5.2mm (at cen...
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,955Sale Price|34% Off
0.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant neckalace, Engraved Rock Cristal Element
Located in BARI, IT
Wonderful pendant in white gold and brilliants with an engraved rock crystal element.
Diamond, White Gold
1.77 ct. Bezel Set Tourmaline Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Round Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brilliant, green-colored tourmaline sparkles brightly because it is so beautifully cut. It is large for a round shaped tourmaline, making it a striking center stone for a neckla...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Engraved Orange Coral, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, consisting of a central finely carved elatius coral with woman motif, surrounded by gold and silver leaves studded with ...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Pink Stones Hand Engraved Etched Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Pink Gemstone - Round Cut - Pave Set - Pink Color - 2mm Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash - Fabric - Plastic Picture Covers Weight: 6.6 Grams Chain Type...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mattioli Medium Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and chain
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 90cm chain other options & finishes & sizes PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all defin...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Engraved Orange Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral figuring a lady profile, surrounded by a frame in rose gold and silver struc...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Thi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Engraved Face on Coral, Diamonds, Silver and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Carved face coral pendant in 14kt rose gold and silver embellished with diamonds. gold 4gr silver 1.5gr diamond 0.15kt coral 9.5gr tot weight 14.7gr r.f. guoe For any inquiries,pl...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Pendant with Gold, Silver and Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs in this collection were inspired by the architecture of Ancient China; each gaming counter is set in hand-engraved 18k yellow gold with brightly polished silver (and/or b...
Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
18 Karat Gold Tsavorite Engraved Mother of Pearl Flower Yellow Sapphire Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold tsavorite engraved mother of pearl flower yellow sapphire circle pendant This 18 karat yellow gold is a tribute to the magnificence of a Daisy flower.
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires , Engraved Face on Coral, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Refine pendant necklace/brooch in 14K rose, yellow gold and silver structure all studded by 0.82 ct of rose cut diamonds and small intense color sapphires; finally there is a wonderf...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French 18 karat solid gold Jesus pendant - Rare engraved Antique Catholic charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
This particular hors-head hallmark is a French hallmark that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this pendant is dating back to the French Napoleon III period...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rosy Yellow Gold Knight Engraved Cameo Hardstone Swivel Open Pendant FOB
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - 1 Cameo , 1 Uncarved -17.9x13.5mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 8.72 Grams Overall Height: 32....
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part.
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.