18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires & Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style station necklace crafted from 18k white gold and yellow gold accents. Featuring 13, round shaped gray color cultured Tahitian pearls e...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Floating Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring 3 drilled round cut rubies weighing 1.56 carats. Dimensions: L x 18.11 in / L x 45cm...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Herringbone Chain Necklace, 20" Long, Modern Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elevate your style with this stunning 14K Yellow Gold Herringbone Chain — a bold expression of elegance and modern luxury. Crafted in rich 14-karat yellow gold, this 20" long chain f...
Yellow Gold
LANVIN gold & silver CRYSTAL WING & PEARL CHAIN Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin necklace in gold-tone and antique silver chains and black grosgrain ribbon with faux pearls. Features a crystal encrusted wing. Has been worn and is in excellen...
1/2 Ctw Dainty Oval Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace Bead Chain, 14K Solid Gold, SI
Located in New York, NY
Set on a 14k gold bead chain, this necklace combines elegance with everyday wearability.
Diamond, Gold
White Gold Diamond Cut Fancy Bead Chain Necklace 18" - 14k Dot Dash Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Fancy Bead Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Theme: Dot Dash Measurements Length: 18" Width: 1/16" (1...
14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Chain Station Necklace
Located in London, GB
This long and elegant station necklace is beautifully designed with 9 round coral beads measuring 10.5mm, alternating with 10 cultured South Sea pearls measuring between 12.2-12.8mm,...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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. This classic piece reflects the timeless design language and excepti...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French gold tone chain jewel glass beads charms designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass charms • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ...
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned quilted link chain necklace. Hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : length approx. 40 cm (15.75 inches) / link wid...
Gilt Metal
14k Coral Pearl Bead Necklace. Multi-Strand Liquid Coral beads. High Quality
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Coral Chain style: Bead Beautiful Coral and Pearl Necklace. 24 Strands Liquid Twisted Design. 14k Yellow Gold Slide and Safety hoo...
PIERRE CARDIN vintage gold chain designer runway necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed PIERRE CARDIN tag • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
650 Carat Amethyst and Gold Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* An antique 650 carat Purple Amethyst necklace, with gold. The length of the chain is 22 inches long, w...
Amethyst, Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
EDWARDIAN 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade Beads
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful chain has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold & Pearl Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold and pearl long chain necklace. 0.5" width, 20" length.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Cut Bead Chain Triple Strand Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Fancy Diamond Cut Bead Necklace Style: Chain Triple Strand Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length: 18 1/4" Width: 1/8" ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Hand-Wrapped Chain Necklace - 20"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim finished this lustrous hand-wrapped freshwater pearl necklace in 18k gold. With oversized, slightly off-round pearls and a large handmade clasp, the timeless pearl ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty Freshwater Pearl on Shiny 18k Gold Chain Necklace Great for Layering
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Dainty Necklace with Diamond Cut Beads and Pearls ♥ Adorn yourself with this stunning 18K gold necklace! Crafted with diamond cut beads and dainty pearls. This sparkling ...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Maison Gripoix Coco Chanel France Glass Gilt Bronze Wire Chain Necklace c1939
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel commissioned Parisian Maison Gripoix in the 1930s to fabricate this elegant handmade drop-chain choker necklace for one of her couture clients. In the ...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
Victor Mayer 18k Rose Gold Chain Necklace with Four Pink Vitreous Enamel Links
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: Victor Mayer Collection: Victor Mayer Reference: V1439/OP/00/00/10345 Material: 18k rose gold Necklace length: 45 cm Chain: anchor chain, 1/35, wire thickness 0.35 mm Enamel l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Station Necklace 19 3/4" - 14k Oval 3.55ctw Rope Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.55ctw Cut: Oval Total Carats: 3.55ctw Chain Style: Rope Necklace Style: Chain St...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Link Chain Necklace 31.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold necklace featuring 7 Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 12-15 MM on a oval link chain. Can customize in White, Pink or Tahitian Pearls. Different Gold Colors may...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold Plated CC Black Crystal Double Leather Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Plated CC Black Crystal Double Leather Chain Necklace *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 18" total length. -The penda...
Pearl and Ice Diamond Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Fresh water pearl and Black Faceted Ice Diamond necklace knotted in 18K rose gold wire is 42 inch long and sleek. This necklace doesn't have any clasps so has to be worn over...
Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Green Malachite Pave Rocket Bullet Gold South Sea Pearl Chain Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Gold Chains, Clasp, Bullet/Rocket, Letter (Solid Gold) Green Malachite Cabochon Gemstone Rocket Bullet 0.20 cts Diamonds South Sea Pearls with Amazing Luster, Color and ...
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Turquoise and 18K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This long Italian necklace, dating to the 1960s, is composed with an almost musical restraint—round turquoise beads spaced evenly along a fine 18k yellow gold chain.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Diamond Curved Pendant Chain Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K yellow gold Diamond 0.29ct Akoya Pearls 4.5-7.5mm 18" Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White with slightly Rosy Pink Hues Very Beautiful Luster, Brilliance, Shine Pearls look and...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Crystal Bead Necklace 36 Inches 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this cable chain necklace!! Such unique style and charm! Necklace Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 57.7 Grams Length: 36 Inches Accented by the following gem...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.1mm White Pearl by the yard 31" Curb Chain Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Wire Strung - Grayish White Color - 3.1mm to 3.8mm each (approx.) Material: All Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.83 Grams C...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Baroque White Pearl by the Yard 17" Cable Chain Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style necklace featuring 15, baroque shaped, cultured pearls equally spaced over this 17 inch long, solid 14k yellow gold cable link chain. ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Keshi Grey Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, 51.18 in /130 cm long sautoir necklace featuring 59 keshi light grey Tahiti pearls. Alex Jona jewels stand o...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Filigree Ball CC Pendant Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC 3 Rings Large Pendant Chain Long Necklace *Marked 95 *Made in France -The total length is 36". -The pendant is 3" x 1.75" -In a very good condition. ...
1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chicklet Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chiclet Necklace is a stunning statement piece that embodies the timeless elegance and innovative design Chanel is renowned for...
1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chicklet Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chiclet Necklace is a stunning statement piece that embodies the timeless elegance and innovative design Chanel is renowned for...
Vintage gold tone faux amber beaded chain designer necklace clip earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux amber • vintage designer necklace earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Victor Mayer 18k White Gold Chain Necklace with Four Blue Vitreous Enamel Links
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer 18k White Gold Chain Necklace - Trace Chain - with Four Blue Vitreous Enamel Links - Made in Germany About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally ren...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$5,152Sale Price|20% Off
High Polished Ball Motif Link Chain Necklace 8.8 MM 14KT Yellow Gold 16.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring high polished ball motifs measuring 8.84 MM, 16.1 grams. More Ball Motif Necklaces & Bracelets in Stock. Message for Pictures & Details
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monet Retro Link Chain Necklace
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking Monet retro link chain necklace. The five strands of rose gold, yellow gold and silver accented with one and a half strands of cubistic rectangular metal clad ba...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Alex Jona Flat Cut Rubelite & Green Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold 85cm long chain necklace, featuring 25.50 carats of flat cut pink Rubelite and green tourmaline. Alex Jona jew...
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Chain Necklace Olive Oyl Figures Hearts
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring hearts and OLIVE OYL figures. Spring clasp closure. Embossed Cheap and Chic by MOSCHINO. Indicative measurement : length approx...
Gilt Metal
$12,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 CTW Pave Diamond Disco Ball Multi Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 CTW Pave Diamond Disco Ball Multi Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Apri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Company Key Charm Pendant on 24 inch Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Pendant on a Gold Bead Chain, the Key measures 1 3/8 inches in length X 1/2 inch wide, suspended on a 27 inch 18k Bead Ball ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,024Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Beads Dangling Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim White Beads Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold In this necklace Beads diamonds are evenly spaced on a white gold chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,349Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Emerald Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White gold Diamond Beads & Emerald bracelet 5.80 carats of White Beads-cut Diamonds set in 18KT White gold weighing. It features 5 diamond beads and 1 emerald bead. This ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC 3 Rings Large Pendant Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC 3 Rings Large Pendant Chain Long Necklace *Marked 95 *Made in France -The total length is 36". -The pendant is 3" x 1.75" -In a very good condition. ...
AVON signed vintage gold tone amber lucite modernist designer chain necklace
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...
Alex Jona Briolette-Cut Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace with black rhodium, with briolette cut black diamonds weighing 61.3 carats. Chain Length: L 47 in /...
Black Diamond, White Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold 7.5mm White Pearl By The Yard 23.5" Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous pearl by the yard style necklace crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features 12 round cultured pearls neatly and evenly spaced out throughout the solid 23 i...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Lariat Pearl Strand & Gold-Tone Chain Interlocking CC Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Lariat Pearl Strand & Gold-Tone Chain Interlocking CC Logo Necklace is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends elegance and modern chic. Crafted with a luxurious faux pear...
37 Graduated South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Diamond Chain
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite South Sea cultured pearl necklace features 37 graduated white and silver pearls measuring approximately 10 to 14mm, showcasing a natural, lustrous glow. The pearls are...
Diamond
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Emerald Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Emerald Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Green Emeralds are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Red Rubies are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another, their ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bea Bongiasca 9 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This bracelet is designed by Bea Bongiasca and crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. The design features a central lapis lazuli bead measuring approximately 10 mm in diameter, set within a...
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Daisy Flower CC logo long chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Chanel Daisy Flower CC logo Long chain Necklace, measuring 36 inches in length, Gold tone chain with Enamel Daisy and other Flower form motifs, CC Chanel Enamel Logos, Fau...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Sapphire Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Sapphire Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Blue Sapphires are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Coral Bead Station Necklace 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
Twenty round coral beads, each measuring 4.4 millimeters, are evenly distributed along a refined 1.89 millimeter wide 18 karat yellow gold cable chain, creating the measured rhythm o...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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.