Yellow Gold Franco Chain Bracelet 7 1/2" - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Franco Bracelet Style: Chain Fastening Type: Tab Box
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bow Style 14k Gold Franco Chain and Diamond Necklace for Women
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond pendant molded with 14k gold Franco chain. This pendant bears 55 natural round cut
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bow Style 14k Gold Franco Chain and Diamond Necklace for Women
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond pendant molded with 14k gold Franco chain. This pendant bears 55 natural round cut
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Franco Link 24" Chain Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Franco Link 24" Chain Necklace Product: Franco Link Chain Necklace Material: 14k
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Franco Link 2.5mm Chain Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Franco Link 2.5mm Chain Necklace Product: Franco Chain Necklace Material: 14k
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Franco Chain Men's Necklace 23 1/2" - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Franco Necklace Style: Chain Fastening
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,560
W 0.1 in L 22.51 in
34.7 Grams Intricate Mignot Faget Solid Gold Bolo Tie Franco Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
34.7 Gram Mignot Faget Signed Solid Gold Bolo Tie Franco Chain Necklace 22.5 Inches. Details: Item
Gold
$7,044
W 0.1 in L 22.51 in
34.7 Grams Intricate Mignot Faget Solid Gold Bolo Tie Franco Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
34.7 Gram Mignot Faget Signed Solid Gold Bolo Tie Franco Chain Necklace 22.5 Inches. Details: Item
Gold
$4,680 / item
14K Yellow Gold Franco Spiga Link Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14K Gold Franco-Spiga link chain necklace with lobster claw closure. Also known as a wheat chain
Yellow Gold
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Franco Moschino Profile Coin Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring FRANCO MOSCHINO coin charms. Spring clasp
Gilt Metal
18K White Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet 0.81 CTW Adjustable 6–7"
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
into a white gold Franco-style chain. The bracelet secures with a sliding tension clasp with polished
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 26 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
. The pendant is suspended from a solid 14K white gold Franco chain, offering both durability and a
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unisex Solid 10k Yellow Gold Franco Link Chain Bracelet 7.5"
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.7 Grams Type: 3.5mm - Franco Link Chain Length: 7.5
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.23ct GIA Certified RARE Russian Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
pendant is hanging on an 18" (45cm) gold franco chain which compliments this pendant well. A top grade
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Franco Link Chain Bracelet
Located in London, GB
with the rich colour of 18 carat yellow gold. A must have piece for every jewellery lover that can be
Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold 24" Squared Wheat Franco Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 23.37 Grams Chain Type: Squared Wheat Franco Link Chain
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Well Made 14k Yellow Gold 26" Polished Finish Rounded Franco Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 82 Grams Chain Type: Rounded Franco Link Chain Chain Length
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Men's 14k Yellow Gold 24" Franco Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 76.47 Grams Chain Type: Franco Link Chain Chain Length: 24
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Solid 10k White Gold 40" Long Franco Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 10K Solid White Gold Weight: 71.48 Grams Chain Type: Franco Link Chain Chain Length: 40
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Grey Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
gold bezel, on a solid gold 20" Franco chain. This is the dazzling beauty of the northern lights
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
5.62 Carat Pear Diamond Solitaire Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
AGI Certified 5.62 carat pear-cut natural diamond pendant solitaire set in an 18K white gold franco
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victoria the Great Canadian Coin Charm Bracelet 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diameter, and the entire piece weighs 6.5 grams. Metal: 9K yellow gold Franco chain Coin Inscription
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 31.02 Carat Round Faceted Red Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18KT
Located in New York, NY
" 18KT White Gold Franco Chain.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Superb 9.59ct Golden Beryl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Toorak, Victoria
are fairly strong stone with a MOHs scale of hardness rating 7.5-8. *45cm 18ct gold franco chain sold
Beryl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.286 in L 0.988 in
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant with Tsavorite Garnets in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in QLD , AU
combination of two continents gemstones - Australia and Africa. Accompanied on an 18k white gold Franco chain
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Moschino Oro Gold Chain Belt Hearts & Peace Sign
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Portland, OR
Moschino! This is a vintage 1990's gold chain belt that features the Italian word for gold; ORO as well has
Unavailable
H 3 in W 2.13 in L 31.5 in
Large Heavy Gem Cabochon Enamel Franco Chain Choker Necklace Carnelian Malachite
Located in Sausalito, CA
Franco chain with its rounded, interwoven links adds a modern touch to this vintage piece, while its 97.8
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Enamel
Pendant 9.98 ct pyrite-in-quartz, Montana Sapphire, 14k/18k G&G Original Design
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
" 14k white gold Franco style chain. For pricing without the chain, please message me.
Quartz, Sapphire, Pyrite, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Franco Chain Necklace #16593
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Franco Chain Necklace - This elegant necklace is a staple piece in any
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rarely Seen Handmade in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Franco Chain Necklace
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
something substantial from. Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold Franco chain necklace with a secure
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Franco Link Chain 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 20″ Men's Franco Link Chain Material: 14k Yellow Gold Measurements: Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Franco Link Chain 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 24″ Men's Franco Link Chain Material: 14k Yellow Gold Measurements: Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italy Elongated Franco Linked Chain Toggle Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Elongated Franco Chain Linked Toggle Necklace Necklace: 17 Inches 7.5mm Caliber Toggle clasp
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.05 in L 24.01 in
14k Yellow Gold 4.8g Solid Thin 1.2mm Squared Franco Link Chain Necklace 24"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition: Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal: 14k Gold (Marked, and
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 22 Karat Franco Link Chain with Rare Lobster Lock 916
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 22k 2.5mm 28 Inch Long Franco Link Chain With Rare Lobster Lock 916. The chain features a
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Inch 4 Millimeter Men's Franco Chain 10 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k White Gold 22″ Men’s 4mm Franco Chain Material: 10k White Gold Measurements: Necklace Measures
Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Heavy Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Franco Link 6mm Chain Necklace Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 137.17 Grams Chain Type: Franco Link Chain Chain Length: 24
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Well Made 14k Yellow Gold 26" Polished Finish Rounded Franco Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 82 Grams Chain Type: Rounded Franco Link Chain Chain Length
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Men's 14k Yellow Gold 24" Franco Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 76.6 Grams Chain Type: Franco Link Chain Chain Length: 24
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold 24" Franco link chain, with a lobster claw clasp. The following is a breakdown of all
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Adjustable Franco Chain Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bolo Chain Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
ADJUSTABLE 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD FRANCO CHAIN up to 22 inches Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Chain
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s Franco Link Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 5mm Franco Link Bracelet 14k Gold. Very impressive bracelet Franco link. The closure on
Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
designer necklace features a solid 18 karat yellow gold Franco chain in a polished finish. At the center of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Huge 19.52 Carat Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
" (45cm) gold Franco chain. Which compliments this pendant well. We have other chain styles and lengths
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.92ct Santa Maria Blue Aquamarine Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
an 18" (45cm) 18k white gold franco chain. Which compliments this pendant well. Please message us for
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm Franco Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm 2.4 mm wide Franco Chain Necklace, 27 Inches long Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 18 Gm Franco Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 18 Gm 4 mm Franco Chain Necklace, 27" Long 4 MM wide 27 Inches long
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.83 in W 1.5 in L 15.99 in
"Hummy" Necklace with 18k Gold Enamel Hummingbird on 14k Franco Link Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
added a soft, just-thick-enough franco chain. The hummingbird is 18 karat gold with shimmery blue and
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
6.00 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Heart Pendant w/ 14k White Gold Franco Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Color = G - H Average Clarity = VS 14k White Gold Franco Chain Included Total Length = Approximately 17
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.25 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace, White Gold Franco Link Chain, Pre-Owned
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A diamond set necklet measuring approx. 450mm in length. Comprised of a white solid franco style
Diamond, 18k Gold
Franco Cannilla Sculpted Anchor Link Bracelet, 1950s
Located in Manchester, NH
Rome, Italy. Franco Cannilla was one such artist whose pieces from the era have become quite
18k Gold
Franco Pianegonda Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Pearl Three-Strand Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Franco Pianegonda is an artist, sculptor and artisan from Vicenza, a city renowned for centuries
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.88 in D 0.34 in L 1.13 in
Giulians Contemporary 18k 7.50 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
weighing 0.084ct (F-G/VS-SI). The 1.1mm 18ct white gold franco chain slides through the articulated bail
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Winged Scarab Beetle Pendant Necklace Natural Certified Emerald
Located in Preston, Lancashire
to wear with gold franco chain. Scarab beetle size: 3.3 x 3.5cm to top of bail Pendant weight: 7.7
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Krementz Engraved Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Krementz 14k rose gold engraved bangle bracelet. circa 1911 14k rose gold Tested and stamped: 14k Hallmark: N.K.B. 1911 14.5 grams Inside dimensions: 2.48 x 2.31mm Width: 7....
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Rose Gold Hinged Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's hinged link rose gold bracelet with European hallmarks. Hidden clasp. 7.5 inches long. 14k Rose Gold Tested: 14k Stamped: 585 30 grams Hallmark: European Length: 7.5 inches...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,762 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Curb Link ID Tag Bracelet 18kt 50.5 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Classic Curb Link Chain ID Tag Bracelet Durable, Well Made 18kt. yellow gold 50.5 Grams. 50 x 11.5mm ID Tag Deck 8 inch long 8.1mm Chain
18k Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector grade three stone platinum diamond ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat Panjshir Valley emerald in a crisp emerald cut, accompanied by an AGL report and designated no oil. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Cable Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold cable link bracelet with alternating textured and smooth links. Marked 750 to the spring ring for 18 karat gold, with French import marks. 7 inches long...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long Curb links are a classic! This Italian-made necklace exudes effortless style, as 3.22mm curb links ador...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Curb Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold curb link bracelet with squared twisted links and a spring ring clasp. Stamped with the French import mark for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 19 x 0.5 cm (7.5” l...
Gold, 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.
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.