Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Art Deco French gold filigree Chain 18 karat gold French marks Made in France circa
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Art Deco French gold filigree Chain 18 karat gold French marks Made in France circa
18k Gold
$4,037
W 0.3 in L 19.89 in
French Filigree Sautoir, 18K solid gold Vintage chain Necklace, 50.5 cm - 15.1gr
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 Karat solid yellow gold French necklace. This elegant chain consists of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
gold chain from the 1920s, a true testament to French vintage elegance and craftsmanship. This eye
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold. A magnificent antique choker necklace, it is made up of shuttle
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Double Row Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
rows of oval openwork links decorated with filigree held together by gold clasps. The clasp is a spring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Filigree Cross Black Stone Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Filigree Cross Black Stone Long Necklace * Marked 25 * Made in
$5,283
W 1.25 in D 1.24 in L 22 in
A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare and very decorative 'chain' necklace, very collectable, from Chanel in the early 1960s, made
Gilt Metal
$4,090
H 0.4 in L 17.92 in
French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
with French eagle heads. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking thanks to its many
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass red green gripoix beaded Filigree Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel necklace Made with poured glasses beads capped with filigree Dated 70s
Vintage Chanel Byzantine Filigree Green Red Poured Glass Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Vintage Chanel bracelet, comes with filigree design. In byzantine style. The length is 6-8 inches.
Vintage Chanel Byzantine Filigree Green Red Poured Glass Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel bracelet, comes with filigree design. In byzantine style. The length is 6-8
Chanel 1960s by Goossens Red Gripoix Beads Filigree Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Necklace Signed and dated 60s Designed by Robert Goossens
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Filigree Multi Chain Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Filigree Multi Chain Necklace Measurements: Height : 4.33 inches
Chanel green red gripoix poured glass filigree capped chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Made by Gripoix workshop. Heavy chain and large beads design
Victorian French Filigree 18K Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: CHAIN ONLY, LOCKET LISTED SEPARATELY. Beautiful French filigree 18K gold chain, measuring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Filigree Vermeil Crewneck Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in vermeil, silver covered with rose gold, crab hallmark. Antique watch chain, it is made up
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Rose Gold
Victorian French 18 Karat Gold Filigree Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
striking pendant. Victorian filigree chains such as these have such pretty twisted gold and polished gold
18k Gold
Late Victorian French Filigree Link Chain 56" Length
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous French chain from the Late Victorian (ca1900) era! Extremely long in length, this
18k Gold
Antique French Early 20th Century Filigree Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
beautiful filigree scroll links. The chain was made in France, and has French gold hallmarks and a makers
18k Gold
French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This chain in yellow gold is composed in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Filigree 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karats yellow gold, mixed hallmark. This refined antique necklace is composed of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Filigree Design 18 Karat Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
chain alternating filigree shuttle mesh and gold rings. The clasp is a spring ring. Total length: 20.5
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18 Karat Gold Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18k Gold Chain is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork shuttle shaped links of a filigree design separated by fine belcher chain. The clasp is in the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique refined gold chain, its oval convict
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
features diamond-shaped links with filigree openwork motifs. Each link is separated from the other by three
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Filigree 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
convict link chain spaced with filigree shuttle motifs and gold pearls. The clasp is a spring ring. Length
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau 62 Inch Long Gold Filigree Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous French chain from the Art Nouveau (circa 1900) era! Extremely long in length, this fancy
18k Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely antique gold necklace, it consists of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Filigree Links 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
bracelet is made of poly-lobed mesh, filigrees openwork. The attachment system is a carabiner. Length: 18
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work of the beginning of XXth century. Our opinion : a charming antique chain which can be worn
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Link Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Link Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
thin chain, jaseron and convict mesh, alternated with elongated patterns decorated with gold filigree
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Sautoir - 18K solid gold Vintage chain Necklace - Filigree - 25.7 gr
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold French Sautoire necklace. This elegant chain consists of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Filigree Shuttle Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karats yellow gold, weevil hallmark. Retro gold necklace, it consists of a gourmet mesh
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Mesh Links Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant antique necklace chain featuring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type of mesh : filigree mesh. Dimensions
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Redolent of French elegance, this handmade 18k necklace is a wearable and stylish antique. The
18k Gold
French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This stunning 34-inch-long antique French necklace features finely
18k Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
made of oval links pierced with gold filigrees, separated between them by three gold rings. The chain
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belle Epoque Rose Gold Filigree Shuttle Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
links openwork filigree and separated from each other by a convolute mesh chain. The clasp is a spring
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 60-inch French Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
nineteenth-century French jewelry. Handmade filigree elements are interspersed with links for a look that is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1900s Silver Filigree Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval cable mesh separated by an oval pattern with openwork filigree. The clasp is a spring ring. Total
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.38 in L 30.5 in
French Victorian 18K Gold Filigree Navette 30 1/2 IN Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cable link chain Completed by spring clasp closure Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold With
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Filigree Shuttle Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. This antique necklace is made of filigree
Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
long necklace is made of filigree openwork shuttle-shaped links, held together by small knots. The
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 60 inch gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
-made 19th century French jewelry. The highly detailed filigree elements are interspersed with elongated
18k Gold
Antique French 44-Inch Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
nineteenth-century French jewelry. Handmade circular filigree elements are combined with round and oblong
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique French 60-Inch Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 60-inch-long eighteen-karat gold necklace is a charming and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 53-inch long Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
nineteenth-century French jewelry. Handmade teardrop-shaped and oblong filigree motifs are combined with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 60-Inch Long Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
-century French jewelry. Exceptionally profuse with uniquely detailed handmade filigree motifs, its look is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s French Gold Matinee Necklace with Filigree Motifs
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold chain with alternative oblong filigree and anchor links. It features a large spring ring clasp
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s French Gold Matinee Necklace with Filigree Motifs
Located in Poitiers, FR
composed of a gold chain with alternative shuttle filigree and golden agraphes. It features a spring ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 60-Inch Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 60-inch-long antique French necklace features stylishly traditional
18k Gold
French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique bracelet, it is formed of 7 oval links openworked of filigree decoration and small gold shuttles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous 44-inch-long Antique French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This eighteen-karat gold filigree necklace is a beautiful example of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 64 Inch Long Filigree Necklace in Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
twice, or layered with pearls and other chains. The look is town and county chic at its vintage French
18k Gold
French 1920s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork filigree patterns held by a chain, punctuated by filigree shuttles. The attachment system is a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Filigree 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
adorned with 7 half-moon drop patterns, openwork with filigree. The chain is a jaseron link. Length : 40.7
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Belle Époque Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros' head and eagle's head hallmarks. This necklace is made
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
multi-lobed links, openworked with filigree decoration and adorned with a gold spindle on top. Each link
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork filigree links. Each link is attached to the other by an oval link. The clasp is a spring ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Belle Époque Yellow Gold Filigree Antique Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. Elegant antique necklace, it consists of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
, spectacularly detailed figures. The hand-made filigree figures are separated by short lengths of chain, allowing
18k Gold
French Belle Epoque Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
is formed of 8 links separated by a gold clasp. Each link is oval and openwork filigree. The clasp is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long 6.3 MM wide 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 17.8 Grams stamped for authenticity S...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Gold Heart Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pretty 14k yellow gold heart charm by Cartier with an engraved home on the front of the heart, from 1966. The charm has a detailed engraved house surrounded by trees on the front. ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 41.2 Gm, Link Chain, 8.14 mm Necklace, 32 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 41.2 Gm, Link Chain, 8.14 mm Necklace, 32 " Long Links are a classic! This Italian-made necklace exudes effortless style, as 8.14 mm links adorn the n...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long chain with eight shaped braided links alternated with polished eight shaped links connected with oval links with a worn master mark, most likely Georges Lenfant...
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,832Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.35 in L 16 in
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. This necklace is made up...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of knot-style links with single jump rings Suspending a spinning dog clip clasp Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s Width at widest: 5.0 mm Total l...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.59 in L 2.55 in
French Art Deco 1920 Dangle Tassels Earrings in 18kt Gold with Jade and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco tassels dangle earrings. Fabulous pair of tassel drop earrings, created in Paris France during the art deco period, circa 1920. This delicate pieces has been crafted...
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Chain from the 1870's glows with a gold abstract flower in the center of an infinity symbol within a silver oval link. The chain is one you love to touch. It is silky and sm...
Gold, Silver
Heavy Long 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This 18k yellow gold necklace is crafted to be substantial and weighty, giving it a bold and luxurious feel when worn. The necklace can be worn as a standalone piece or paired with ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,000Sale Price|63% Off
NWT $105, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Large South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT White Gold and South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Beautiful OUTSTANDING MAGNIFICE...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique watch chain with geometrically decorated rectangular links separated by a gold ring. The clasp is an antique snap hook. Di...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace. Exquisite pendant/brooch in 18 karat yellow gold textured chain necklace. Made of 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy elongated links each contain an interlocking series of circular, elliptical and trefo...
Gold, 18k 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.
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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.