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
$4,135
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
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 20 1/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow
Gold, 18k 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
$5,346
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- French work of the 1960s. Our opinion : Both wearable and precious, this vintage gold necklace will never
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 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
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 in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros hallmarks. This charming antique
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique gold chain it is formed of
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
Late Victorian French Filigree Link Chain 56" Length
Located in Narberth, PA
beautiful chain is comprised of ornate 18kt yellow gold links which have a wonderful filigree design. Long
18k 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
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
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 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
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
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 French 44-Inch Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This eighteen-karat gold necklace is a beautiful example of late
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique French 60 inch gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1895, 18k, France. This 60-inch-long 18 karat gold necklace is a charming example of hand
18k 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 in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. This antique
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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
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
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 53-inch long Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, attributed France. This eighteen-karat gold necklace is a beautiful example of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 60-Inch Long Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 60-inch-long 18k gold necklace is a charming example of nineteenth
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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
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
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
Antique French 64 Inch Long Filigree Necklace in Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 18k, France. This 64-inch-long 18k gold French necklace features unique handmade
18k 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
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 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique bracelet with slightly domed oval
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 60-inch French Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 60-inch-long eighteen-karat gold necklace is a charming example of
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
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
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
chain with filigree motifs. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 81 cm approximately, width of the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
formed of oval links opened by filigree patterns and separated between them by an alternation of gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Gold Filigree Antique Matinee Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
is composed of openwork filigree spindle shaped links. Each link is separated by gold rings. The
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This antique necklace is made of openwork
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Collar Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Called collar necklace, this charming
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belle Epoque Rose Gold Filigree Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
made up of a jaseron chain punctuated with shuttle pattern traversed by filigrees, and each bordered by
Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Navette Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of navette shaped links centering interlocking ring motif filigree
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
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
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
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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. Substantial, fine heirloom quality synon...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salvador Dali 22k "Dalí d'Or" For Piaget Coin Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1966
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Miami, FL
22K Gold Salvador Dali "Dalí d'Or" for Piaget Limited Edition Coin. Circa 1966. Ring setting is made of 18 karat gold. Signed by Salvador Dali, Piaget, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Comp...
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,985 / set
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
Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace from the 1950's. A pair of detachable leaf form clips are the stations to which the graduated emerald beads are strung....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$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
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s 22 1/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold chain from the 1920s, a true testament to vintage elegance and craftsmanship....
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
Unavailable|$6,800
L 18 in
18K French Art Nouveau Diamond, Tsavorite and Pearl Fancy Link Station Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
True to the form of Art Nouveau, this ravishing necklace embraces a motif from nature, displaying colorful flower stations throughout. Each artfully designed station contains two gli...
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Late Victorian French Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite gold chain from the late Victorian (ca1900) era! Extremely generous in length and heavy in weight, the chain is comprised of ornate 18kt yellow gold links, wh...
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.
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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.