David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 6.40cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this captivating estate yellow gold necklace by the legendary David Webb.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Belrose Estate Jewelers Multicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Beads Necklace
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Modern (Vintage Clasp ca. 1980s) Year: 21st Century Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Length: 21" Gemstone: Tourmaline (27) Cut: Cabochon bead Carat Weight: 593 Color:...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW This amazing necklace is finely crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Faceted Rondelle Bead Necklace, Yellow Gold
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A luminous strand of graduating natural opal rondelle beads, glowing with the warm, honeyed fire that only opals can produce. Each of the 30 carats of hand-selected beads shifts with...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 58 Inch Station Estate Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow Gold 58 inch Station Estate Necklace 21K Yellow Gold 58" inches 5.90 mm wide Estate Necklace SKU: 22791
Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral/foliage design accompanied by cabochon teardrop Pearl; necklace comprised of facet-cut ci...
Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal Collar Necklace, Riviere Greek Key Necklace 14K Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Such a gorgeous piece, this necklace features a riviere of opal gemstones, each surrounded by a filigree Greek Key design. Crafted of 14 karat yellow gold, this necklace is exquisite...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a beautifull graduated size up to 9.5mm. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine tu...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Peridot Chalcedony Necklace 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The necklace is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), the chain is 14K Gold, Italy.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Spiral Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Magnificent! Exclusive Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Necklace. Hand set with 1026 Brilliant-cut Diamonds, F/VS1, weighing approx. 53.35 total Carat weight. Necklace measures ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold This gorgeous necklace is finely crafted by Italian jewelry maker in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker This gorgeous estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Vintage This beautiful estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Peridots and diamond baguettes.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gemstones Heart Necklace Slide Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Gemstones Heart Necklace, Tsavorite, Rubies, Tanzanite, Pink and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 14K Gold Slider This very different large estate pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 14k G...
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Estate Bib Necklace features Natural Round Turquoise Cabochons bezel set in chain link pattern with larger Oval Turquoise ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace 14K Gold This stunning and spectacular Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace necklace is definitely one of a kind! The necklace is made...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain This estate necklace is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Italian 18KT Yellow Gold Mesh Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Italian-made estate necklace, crafted in luxurious 18KT yellow gold, featuring a finely woven mesh gold design that drapes gracefully along the neckline.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K GoldArt Deco This amazing Art Deco circa 1920s pendant is finely crafted in solid 14K Gold, white for the top and yellow for the back. The center ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Estate 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Panther Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large, substantial 14K yellow gold and ruby panther pendant necklace 20th Century Length: 2.75 inches Width: 1.25 inches Weight: 16.2 grams Condition: Very Good Marks: 14K, maker's m...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Golden Fish Necklace Pendant 14K Gold 2.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Golden Fish Necklace Pendant 14K Gold 2.44 TDW This one of a kind estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Choker .91 TDW V-Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Choker .91 TDW V-Shape This beautiful estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. It is crafted in solid fine 18K Yellow Gold and also hallma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Necklace 190.4 Grams
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Dunay Gold Cynabar Faceted Curb Link Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 22.40mm width and 16" long 190.4 grams Estate Necklace Circa 1980's
Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold Torque Necklace
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K yellow gold torque necklace. 20th Century Classic spiral twist design with a wonderful double hinged closure.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Amethyst Multi Shape Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful amethyst multi shape necklace in 18k yellow gold. Length is 16".
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Estate Luna Felix 146g 22K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare, luxurious 146g 22k gold American classic western style lariat bolo tie necklace by Luna Felix 20th Century Length: 29.13 inches Diameter of bolo: 20mm/.79 inches Weight: 146 gr...
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge This very different gigantic pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Seaman Schepps Lightship 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold and white agate Lightship necklace The necklace is in 18K yellow gold and 14mm white agate round beads. An ideal accessory for a joyful summer. The Lig...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Akoya & Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Akoya & Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer This gorgeous vintage necklace is made with fine genuine cultured Akoya Pearls, black Tahitian pearl and set in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Malachite, Mother Of Pearl, Sugilite Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Malachite, Mother Of Pearl, Sugilite Necklace - VHK#337B Item Details: Year: 2000S Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.3 g...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Gold The pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). A natural Earth mined green Tourmaline measures 3...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
65.3g Handcrafted 14K Solid Gold Equestrian Necklace Estate Yellow Gold Horse
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is an exquisite equestrian gold necklace. This necklace boasts an alluring, unique design that is sure to make a statement. Gorgeous golden links intertwine in a braid-...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Steuben Glass Strawberry Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By Steuben Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Steuben Glass strawberry pendant necklace handmade in 14k yellow gold.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Giant Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine turquoises from the sleeping ...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Heel Necklace in Yellow Gold – ~0.90ctw, 18in, Pre-Loved
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This stunning estate diamond heel necklace in yellow gold features approximately 0.90 carats total weight of natural FG VS/SI round diamonds, offering exceptional brilliance and eye-...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold This tremendous estate pendant came to us from the auction.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. Knot 3.90ctw Diamond Station Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Knot Diamond Station Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Estate Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Statement Necklace, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing, stylish and bold, this large, beautiful 14K yellow gold statement necklace is composed of unusual graduated puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces are solid gold and quite thic...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern Coral Beads Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 36 Round Bead Pacific Coral Necklace, each measuring approx. 11.50mm, held by a 14K Yellow Gold clasp inset with Coral. Hand strung with matching silk cord. The nec...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Estate Pink Angel Skin Coral Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Cover yourself in pink with this bold coral necklace made of very rare large sized dreamy angel skin pink corals. The polished round corals are methiciously hand picked and graduated...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tobasco Geode Druzy Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Estate Tobasco Geode Diamond Druzy Necklace & Earrings Set, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Geode, Druzy, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boodles Diamond Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Fine Jewelry
By Boodles
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Boodles diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 1.80 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity). The necklace is mad...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Baguette Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Baguette Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Mabe Pearl & 1.08tcw Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Cord Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This estate necklace showcases a luminous Mabe pearl bezel-set in rich 18K yellow gold, surrounded by approximately 1.08 carats total weight of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This estate necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a refined linear design set with luminous mother-of-pearl panels.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace, 140.3 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and substantial estate link chain necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
174 Carat Fiery Opal Beads & 14k Gold Strand Necklace
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An impressive 174 carat necklace, completed by an antique 14k gold watch fob clasp.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate VEstate Victorian Tubogas Tassel Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian Tubogas Tassel Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Pendant - VHK#290a Item Details: Year: 1880s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 36.3grams ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Estate 400 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine turquoises from the sleeping ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 14k White Gold 3 Stone Natural Yellow Diamond Necklace Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 14k white gold very interesting necklace with 3 natural yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Collar Necklace 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Italian gold necklace features a sleek collar necklace style made from 14k yellow gold. The necklace sits close to the neckline and forms a smooth, structured circle when worn. T...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Pineapple Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 22" Chain Fruit Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary citrine Pineapple necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 2000s). Fancy octagonal cut citrines measure approx. 6mm each. Citrines are embedded into th...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Button Necklace Boutonniere Diamond Estate 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels diamond button 'Boutonniere' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 33 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Half Dome Link Diamond Necklace – 19.5 Inches, 0.75CTW
Located in New York, NY
This elegant estate necklace is crafted in solid 14KT yellow gold and features a classic half dome link design that offers both depth and refined presence.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Mesh Statement Necklace w/ Magnetic Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Cubic Zirconia - Round Brilliant Cut - White Color Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.46 Grams Chain Type: 18.5” (measured on ruler) - Mesh Sleeve - Round ma...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Heart and Teardrop Amethyst Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Amethyst and Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace. Suspending a Heart and Teardrop facet Checkerboard-cut Amethyst Heart measuring approx. 15mm x 15mm and Teardrop Ameth...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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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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.