Antique Garnet Snake necklace, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and sumptuous antique, Snake necklace. This necklace features a beautiful and highly
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,473Sale Price|36% Off
L 14.5 in
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Garnet and Citrine Snake Necklace, c.1850s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian era, this stunning necklace takes on the likeness of a snake. Crafted in 15
Citrine, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
snake's head. This stunning Victorian gold snake necklace with garnets has been independently tested
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Enamel Snake Flower Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1860
Located in New York, NY
a flower with a Bohemian Garnet center and lovely enamel adornment. The snake pendant is
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 20kt gold garnet and emerald snake necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
A remarkable Victorian-era snake necklace, finely crafted in 20K yellow gold, symbolizing eternity
Gold
Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet
Located in Midhurst, GB
1960s 9ct gold curb chain with a Victorian 9ct gold, garnet and sapphire snake motif clasp. Story
Garnet, Gold
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous rare antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
and SI1 clarity. The snake's eye is represented by a small bead-set garnet, which displays a pinkish
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500
W 0.48 in D 0.2 in L 1.34 in
Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Snake Necklace 15K Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel 17"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Blue enamel Snake necklace is fabulous. It is 17" which s better than most as they
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare antique Victorian Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth. The
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Morgan, UT
AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Middleton, WI
I was thrilled when I came across this fabulous Victorian garnet snake necklace that was
Garnet, 15k Gold
Cleopatra 20 carat Garnet Blue Topaz Snake Branch Necklace-Sterling Silver Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling Silver/ Gold Wash Double Snake Necklace with 17.52 carats total of 2mm each round Garnets and 4
Garnet, Topaz
Unavailable
L 18.9 in
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Garnet and Champagne Diamond Snake Ankh Necklace
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Snake motif. Available Stone Options: Garnet: 1.25 carats (Total weight)-Champagne Diamond: 0.30 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Si...
Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets - Sterling Silver Carved Iranian turquoise set
Garnet, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
a deep pink garnet heart, a silver-topped bow, snake, cross and anchor encrusted with three European
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...
1850s Antique Gold Snake Chain
Located in New York, NY
. The 15 karat gold chain culminates in a snake head clasp accented with garnet eyes.
Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage Victorian garnet snake necklace set in yellow gold. The necklace features a
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1890 15K yellow Gold Snake Necklace, Very soft and Comfortable to wear, set with Garnets.
A Beautiful Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace.
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold and garnet snake from necklace. England, circa 1860. The necklace
15k Gold
Victorian 1860s Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, England
A magnificent Victorian garnet snake chain necklace. Suspended from the snakes mouth hangs a small
Garnet, 9k Gold
Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This superb Victorian era gold necklace is designed as a finely carved almandine garnet snake head
Diamond, Garnet
Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian snake necklace, with eight cabochon-cut garnets set in the head, in closed back
Garnet, 15k Gold
Fabulous antique garnet 14k yellow gold snake necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
makers marks Size: 15.5 inches in length Gram weight: 13.68 This exquisite 1840s antique snake necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond snake necklace, with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, in a floral
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace. Featuring two cabochon opals with a
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Hand Engraved Graduated Link Garnet Snake Mourning Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnificent snake necklace adorned with fine garnet stones. The snakes head is set at the center of the
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage White Enamel 18 Karat Garnet Pearl Snake Necklace, circa 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
they state it is Victorian which they are not. This necklace is made with a smooth coil snake chain
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Whistle Pendant
Located in London, GB
adorned with a deep red cabochon garnet, adding a striking focal point to the design. The body is
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake necklace, with turquoise set in the head, the eyes are set with garnets and the
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
, everlasting love, life and protection. This fantastic snake necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880) will
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
gemstones, including garnet eyes and a .50ct emerald that is prong set at the center. The face of the snake
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Gold and Multi Stone Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold and colored stone-studded chain featuring a 10 stone pendant with a snake motif
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold
Sold
W 1.02 in Dm 15.25 in L 1.18 in
French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
French Egyptian revival champleve necklace. Fabulous necklace choker, created in France in the
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Gold and Black Diamond Star Pendant on Snake Chain
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
it hangs from an 18" snake chain. With black diamonds (or grey "salt and pepper" diamonds), this
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Snake Pendant Diamond Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Coiled Slide
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). The turquoise measures 4mm x 3.5mm. Two 0.01 garnets are set into the eyes. The triple
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear
Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Antique Garnet 9 Carat Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This snake necklace is modelled in 9 carat gold. The head has beautiful engraving and is set with
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An exquisite Victorian necklace designed as a snake holding a heart-shaped pendant. The body of the
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Diamonds, Topazs, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful snake necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
front surface are three garnet cabochon stones, which are surrounded by a gorgeous swirled gold border
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Victorian Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet with spectacular large Bohemian Garnet
Garnet, 18k Gold
Retro circa 1940s 14 Karat Gold Snake or Serpent Necklace Garnet Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This highly unusual snake necklace has a diamond coiled link chain that is beautiful with a lovely
Garnet, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An exquisite Victorian necklace designed as a snake holding a heart-shaped pendant. The body of the
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Sterling Silver Snake Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear
Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear
Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Woven Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot Third Eye
Located in Nantucket, MA
Supple, hand-woven sterling silver snake chain with peridot third eye and garnet eyes. Clasps in
Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
elegant charm is adorned with a striking figural snake and seven deep red garnet cabochons. The pendant
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
A Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian turquoise snake necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace circa 1900 18 Carat Gold Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
features two lovely Garnets set as the snake’s eyes. Serpent jewellery became popular in the Victorian era
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian unusually large, 2-toned 15kt gold snake necklace with cabochon garnet and mine-cut
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian garnet & diamond snake necklace set with pear shaped and round garnets measuring app
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Garnet and Snake Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled as a cartoonish snake coiled around a large oval garnet
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Garnet Gold Snake Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique garnet snake pendant measuring app. 7/8 (including bail) x 1/2 inch wide, featuring a round
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A rare Victorian snake collar, set with five almandine garnet carbuncles and featuring a round
Garnet, 9k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Victorian Red Garnet and Diamond Set, Gold Snake and Heart Pendant Form Necklace
Located in New york, NY
almandine garnet snake head holding an almandine garnet heart-shaped locket which was an iconic design for
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Gold Snake Necklace in Fitted Box
Located in Austin, TX
Mid 19th century snake necklace in its original fitted box. 15k gold with persian turquoise and
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival Brass Articulated Snake Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival, articulated brass snake figural necklace. The piece is flexible and
Garnet, Brass
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway green purple metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01069 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2022 - Ru...
Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night, a rare and exquisite masterpiece. Crafted in Madame and shiny Alligator leather, this highly coveted design c...
$12,220
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold River & Seed Pearl Flower Dangle Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Genuine River & Seed Pearls - Baroque & Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.70 Grams Overall Width: 27.1mm (1") H...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
Delvaux Tempete PM Himalaya Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Delvaux
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Delvaux Tempete PM bag featured in Blanc Casse Himalayan Crocodile. Exquisite and sought after, the Himalaya Crocodile Tempete is a one of one cre...
An Important 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Souvenir Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sentimental jewellery and jewels with messages, such as 'Forget Me Not', 'Spes' or 'Souvenir', were hugely popular during the Victoria era. These mottos would recall a Grand Tour or ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Gucci travel bag from the 1980s embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and attention to detail. Crafted from Gucci’s signature GG monogram canvas in beige and brown, it ...
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
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 and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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.