18k Gold 4ctw Diamond Textured Double Teardrop Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold w/ 14k Gold Pin & Enhancer Weight: 41.27 Grams Overall Width: 41.1mm (1.6") Overall Height: 66.4mm (2.6") Thickness: 7.7mm Backings: Snap Enha...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace 12mm Pearl & Diamond
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace 12mm Pearl Diamond Accent 18" Description: 14K white gold pendant and chain set featuring a South Sea pearl drop susp...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Rice Pearl Necklace with Gold Accents
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Rice Pearl Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 31mm x 10mm Weight: 3 grams Enhanced Bail
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Blister Pearl Disc Necklace with Polished Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blister Pearl Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 33mm x 25mm Weight: 5 grams Enhanced Bail
Pearl, 14k Gold
Doris Panos 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Matte Finish Enhancer Heart Bar Pin Pendant
By Doris Panos
Located in Montclair, NJ
(not counting the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure & Enhancer Bail for the Heart Pendant Signature: DP - 1993 - 18k Condition: Shows some light wear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl & Pave Diamond Accented Mudra Hand Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stones: Diamond & Pearl Pearl Size: 7MM Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round Dimensions: 30mm x 12mm Weight: 2 grams **Enhanced Bail
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accented Polished Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamonds Pearl Size: 12mm Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 26mm x 18mm Weight: 4 grams Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold **Enhanced Bail
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Amethyst Diamond Pendant Enhancer 12.10ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Designed with versatility in mind, the hinged bail opens to function as an enhancer, allowing the pendant to be worn seamlessly on a chain or pearls.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Large 11ct Red Ruby Square Cushion Cut 9ct Gold Pendant Enhancer
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Finished with an openable enhancer bail, designed to easily accommodate a wider chain for versatile styling.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Skinny Sapphire Cross Necklace .50cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Cut: Round Pendant Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 53mm x 25mm with enhanced bail Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl Necklace With Ridged Gold Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl Pearl Size: 15mm Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 32mm x 21mm Weight: 4 grams Enhanced Bail Diamonds & Gemstones are Natural. Not enha...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,295 / item
Blue Topaz with Gold Greek Key Bezel Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blue Topaz Topaz Dimensions: 11mm x 9mm Stone Cut: Emerald Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 26mm x 14mm with enhanced bail Weight: 3 grams C...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Rhodonite, Garnet Flower Enhancer with Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14k yellow gold enhancer bail can be worn with chains, pearls, or any other beads in your jewelry wardrobe!
Rhodocrosite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Hessonite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gol...
Unheated 24.75 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond-set hinged enhancer bail add a modern touch to this timeless piece.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl Grape Cluster Necklace with Ruby Accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Ruby Pearl Size: 5MM Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 27mm x 17mm Weight: 4 grams Chain: 16" 14k Yellow Gold **Enhanced Bail Ge...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,195 / set
11MM Mabe Pearl With Diamond Accent Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamonds Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Size: 11MM Dimensions: 30mm x 17mm Weight: 4 grams Enhanced Bail Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Agate Flower Enhancer and Coffee Colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined in appearance yet with an organic, natural feel, this necklace measures 17 inches in length and is accented with yellow gold spacers and finished with an 18k yellow gold togg...
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
18k Gold GIA 14.01ctw Emerald Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 14.01 (exact) Material: 18k Solid Yellow & White Gold Weight: 65.51 Grams (gross) Chain Type: Strand Link Chain Length: 15 Inches (wearable - measured with the p...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.00 Carat Druzy Quartz Faceted Bead Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue druzy quartz crystal in an 18k yellow gold frame with enhancer bail on a strand of faceted tanzanite beads with a toggle catch. 17 inches long. 1 square slab periwinkle blue q...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Chinese Lucky Fish Pendant, 1970s
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The size of the pendant included .50" for the enhancer-bail. The deep blue color is consistent, with no matrix disruption in the stone.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum 38.9ctw GIA Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Pin Brooch Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum w/ 14K White Gold Pin & Bail Total Weight: 21.38 Grams Overall Height: 31.5mm (1.2") (approx. without bail, north to west w/ the pin running horizontally) - ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pink Spinel Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval pink spinel dangle center stone. 14k yellow gold pendant with a halo of graduated diamonds. Hinged enhancer bail with four graduated diamonds. 1 oval natural untreated pink Sp...
Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Brass Labradorite Pendant #23655
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Brass Labradorite Pendant - This stunning large Carolyn Pollack pendant showcases a luminous cabochon Labradorite gemstone (18.80 mm x 13.74 mm) fr...
Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Brass
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom designed 14k yellow gold pendant top. Later pendant enhancer bail. GIA certified natural and untreated Jadeite Jade.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Blue Enamel Work Royal Crown Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold W/ Royal Blue Enamel Work Total Weight: 16.14 Grams Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure & Enhancer Bail to Hand Things From Overall Height: 30.4mm (1.1")...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Emis Beros 18k Gold Onyx Diamond & Emerald Step Flared Design Deco Style Pendant
By Emis Beros
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18 Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 34.79 Grams Height: 47.6mm (1.8") Width: 45.6mm (1.7") Thickness: 9.5mm (not including the bail) Backing: Enhancer Bail w...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Jean Lin Sterling Silver Red Coral Floral Domed Pendant # 23749
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Jean Lin Sterling Silver Red Coral Floral Domed Pendant - This beautiful Jean Lin domed pendant is crafted in sterling silver with vibrant red coral cabochons set in an ornate flora...
Coral, Sterling Silver
1.06 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon cushion cut 1.06ct sapphire set in a in a custom-made handmade bezel set pendant with 5 full cut round diamonds. Hinged enhancer bail. 1 cushion shape fine gem blue Ceylon S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Moissanite Diamond Granulated Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The pendant is finished with a diamond pave enhancer bail. The bail allows the pendant to be added to the stick pearl necklace (included) or other client owned chains.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo V1210
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Clip-On Enhancer Bail Go On Any Necklace V1210 ♥ The overall setting measures 15mm wide, 18.8mm in length w/ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Black Tournaline Crystal carved Lionshead by Master Idar Oberstein Carver
18k Gold
Cabochon Gray Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant Enhancer in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Gray opal and natural diamonds Opal Shape: Oval cabochon Opal Phenomena: Play-of-color Opal Color: Multi-Color Opal Cut: Good Opal To...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Mystic Topaz Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vivid Mystic Topaz Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this pendant features a 3.6 carat mystic topaz in a classic drop design with an enhancer bail, making it ea...
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Aquamarine Cross Pendant, Retro Style, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The pendant offers a large enhancer bail to accommodate a thick/wide chain. Hand etched into the bail and on the inside of the center bezel is 18K Nesso.
Aquamarine, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American West Sterling Silver Turquoise 6-Stone Triangular Pendant Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
And don’t miss that polished bold enhancer bail, hinged and big enough to slip onto most leather cords, beads, or chains.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace with Hand Carved Rhodonite Floral Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14k yellow gold enhancer bail can be clipped over other beads, pearls, even a gold chain!
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
GIA Certified 23 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamond-studded enhancer bail will accommodate a wide variety of chains and can also be clipped over beads or pearls!
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
16mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Double Strand Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hinged yellow gold enhancer bail clips securely over the double strand of petite cultured Akoya pearls and can be worn with other strands of pearls, beads, or a gold chain!
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...
27 Carat Freeform Australian Boulder Opal with Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant 18K
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The Trillion-shaped Tanzanite and Diamonds top it perfectly while hiding an enhancer bail to allow the pendant to be worn even on beaded necklaces.
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mabe Pearl Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 5/32" (28.7mm) Wide: 11/16" (17.1mm) In...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Half-Hoop Enhancers Earrings 14k Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Half-Hoop Enhancers Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 2 13/16" (71.1mm) Tall: 7/16" (10.4mm) Wide: 5/16" (7.7mm) Bottom Width: 3/8" (...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Cushion 6.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 6.20ct Cut: Cushion Total Carats: 6.20ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stationar...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Oval 6.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 6.50ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 6.50ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stationary b...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Pear 5.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.00ct Cut: Pear Color: Brownish Yellow Total Carats: 5.00ct Style: Solitaire Enhanc...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Enhancer Pendant - 14k Pear 3.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 3.89CT Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04CTW Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Round 21.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 21.50ct Cut: Round Total Carats: 21.50ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stati...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant - 18k Emerald Cut 27.69ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 24.25ct Cut: Emerald Natural Citrines Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Square 7.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 7.9CT Cut: Square Color: Brown Total Carats: 7.90ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from st...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Albion Amethyst Diamond Lg Enhancer Pendant Sterling925 .52ctw Halo
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Albion Design: Large Pendant Enhancer Date: April 27, 2026 Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Amethyst Cut: Square Cushion Checkerbo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold 3.49ctw Diamond Textured Layered Flower Enhancer Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold all w/ 14k Gold Bail, Pin & Baskets Total Weight: 33.63 Grams Overall Height: 47.2mm (1.8") (approx. - north to south) Overall Width: 40.7mm (1.6"...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This piece can be worn as either a brooch with the pin on the back or as a pendant with the dual enhancer bails at the top. This antique piece is guaranteed to impress with its incre...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis, Angelite, Labradorite, 18 Karat Gold Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
This necklace features the following: 12 Lapis Lazuli Beads 26 Angelite Beads 66 Labradorite Beads 4 Spacer Rings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18 Karat Enhancer Bail holding an 18 Karat ...
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Frame 50 Pesos Mexican Coin Large Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
These natural Tiger's eye stones show beautiful banded medium brown to yellowish-brown colors throughout. The pendant has an enhancer style bail with a hinged opening that allows you...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
David Yurman Blue Topaz Solitaire Enhancer Box Necklace 15 3/4" 925 & Gold 14k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Round Checkerboard Color: Blue Style: Solit...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$924Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Seed Pearl White Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Original Patina Total Weight: 5.46 Grams Width: 25.50mm Height: 25.30mm (w/o bail) - 29.35mm (w/ bail) Backing(s): Pin w/ Bypass Latch, Dual-Fold B...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan Revival Cabochon Garnet and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The pendant is made complete by a bobbly bail atop, enhancing its elegant design. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 9.7 grams Brooch Dimensions: 28mm x 28mm (excluding bail) Bail ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
4.00ct Diamond Fancy Yellow and Brown Diamond 18k Gold Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Completing the design is a diamond-set bail that enhances the pendant’s luxurious sparkle and craftsmanship.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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.