Vintage 9 Carat Gold Ingot Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovey heart pendant. Fully hallmarked London 1979. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Heart
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Ingot Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovey heart pendant. Fully hallmarked London 1979. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Heart
Gold, 9k Gold
24K Gold 5g Ingot in 14k Yellow Gold Frame Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully preserved pendant is ready to be loved anew! A 24k gold 5g ingot sits in a clean
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Ingot Bar Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A simple vintage Bulgari Ingot bar pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold. From the discontinued
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Ingot 1/4oz 18 karat Yellow Gold by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
a defining chapter for this aesthetic. Gold ingot and bar pendants became symbolic of the decade’s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Ingot 1 ozt
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier, New York. Cartier ingot pendants were beyond hip in the sixties and
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Pendant Ingot 1/8oz 18 karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Chain not included This vintage Cartier pendant ingot from 1975 exemplifies the maison’s talent
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Hieroglyph Square Ingot Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptian Revival design
14k Gold
Credit Suisse Gold Ingot Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1978, .999 fine gold with 18k frame, Switzerland. Gold ingot pendants were the rage in the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and seventies
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1 Ounce Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1 ounce Ingot Pendant. Measuring 1 inch in length, this unique
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/2 Oz, Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and seventies
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/8 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and seventies
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and seventies
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and seventies
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 1/4 Ounce Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Cartier, New York. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and
18k Gold
Cartier 1/8 Ounce Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Cartier, New York. Cartier ingot pendants were the rage in the sixties and
18k Gold
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W 0.68 in D 0.17 in L 0.34 in
Cartier Paris 1970 1/4 Ounce Ingot Pendant Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite gold ingot pendant, crafted by the esteemed house of Cartier in the 1970s, is an
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Gold Bar Ingot Yellow Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This pendant signed Cartier is a 1/8 ounce gold bar or ingot. It is fully made in 18kt yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold One Ounce Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier one ounce ingot bar pendant in polished 18k yellow gold. Circa 1970. Stamped "CARTIER" "1OZ
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold ¼ Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold ¼ Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Charm Pendant. Crafted in 18 karat
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Italian Ingot Bar Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as high polished ingot gold bar deeply engraved 'BVLGARI' in matte lettering
18k Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Hieroglyph Square Ingot Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptian Revival design
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k 1/2 Ounce Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, the piece represents a miniature ingot, or bar of gold. The solid 3-dimensional design is smooth
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1/4 oz 18k Yellow Gold Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pedant 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pedant 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pedant 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
Yellow Gold
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H 1.49 in W 0.51 in D 0.35 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 1/2 Ounce Rectangular Ingot Pendant In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An ingot pendant charm designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful gold ingot created by the French
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage 1 Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a classic gold brick form weighing 1 oz. Suspending form jump ring bale Inscribed on
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage 1970s Rare
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a
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W 0.51 in D 0.35 in L 1.49 in
Cartier 1970 Paris 1 Ounce Rectangular Ingot Pendant in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An ingot pendant charm designed by Cartier. An oversized gold ingot, created by the house of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
With Cartier logo embossed on the front, 18Kt gold mark on the back. Weight: 10 gr Length
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1 Ounce Yellow Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1 ounce Ingot Pendant. Measuring 1 inch in length, and comes
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 OZ Gold Brick / Ingot Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Vintage Cartier 1/4 OZ Gold Brick / Ingot Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 18k Yellow Gold - 9.3 G
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Hieroglyph Square Ingot Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptian Revival design
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Hieroglyph Square Ingot Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptian Revival design
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1 oz 1970's Ingot Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier pendant from the 1970s is a true statement piece, crafted from 18K yellow gold
Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Ingot Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold 17.71 Inches Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
: Brand: Bulgari Model: Ingot Type: Pendant Necklace Stone: Diamond Material: 18k White Gold Pendant Motif
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Credit Suisse Pendant 5g 24k Yellow Gold 9999 Fine Charm Ingot
Located in Torrance, CA
nicely detailed gold ingot weighs 5 grams, great for wear as a pendant on a chain or worn on a charm
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1970s 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1970s Vintage 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
Cartier 1 OZ. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ingot Bar Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Ingot Gold BAr Pendant Charm Style: Pendant Charm Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Pendant or Charm
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Pendant / Charm Weight: 15.6 Grams Dimensions: 1.13
18k Gold
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H 0.38 in W 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Cartier 1 Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Pendant in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pendant. Crafted in rich, lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this polished pendant exudes sophistication and
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Square Ingot Charm
Located in Venice, CA
button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptian Revival design
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.36 in L 1.03 in
Vintage Cartier 1/4 Oz Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Chain Estate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
dimensional gold ingot can be worn as a pendant on a necklace or as a charm on a bracelet. The ingot is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Estate Cartier 18K and 24K Yellow Gold Large L'Ingot D'or Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large vintage Cartier 24K and 18K Swiss gold bullion bar pendant The Swiss gold bar is
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.52 in W 0.36 in L 0.99 in
Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18 Karat Gold Charm or Pendant from 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18k Yellow Gold Charm or Pendant from 70 s This authentic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Cartier Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Cartier Ingot Charm
18k Gold
Retro Cartier Quarter Ounce 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A retro Cartier quarter ounce 18 karat yellow gold ingot charm. This beautiful 18 carat yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 1 Ounce Solid Ingot Bar Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier 1 ounce ingot bar is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Ingots 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 17.1g
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Bulgari Ingots 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 17.1g For sale is a Bvlgari 18k white gold
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare 1980s Corum Ingot "Ubs 24Kt 10gram Gold Bar" Motif Diamond Pendant Watch
By Corum
Located in New york, NY
innovative twist on the inspiration of the UBS gold brick. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, Corum produced a
Diamond, 18k Gold
English Ingot Pendant, Sheffield, 1977
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of polished 9k gold, the ingot stamped with English hallmarks, a rose for the town of Sheffield
9k Gold
Cartier 1/4 Oz Bar Ingot 18k Yellow Gold Charm Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
sculpted from 18k yellow gold and features a charm shaped like an ingot. The solid charm is designed with
9 Kt Yellow Gold Hallmark Rectangular Pendant Ingot
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt yellow gold rectangular pendant Ingot with feature hallmarks to the matt front aspect
Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price|20% Off
W 3 in L 5 in
Antique Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact with Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa: Early 20th Century Dimensions: Approx. 5 x 3.5 inches (case), weight 19 grams Features: Miniature round watch on obverse, hinged powder compartment, interior mirror, chain han...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 25.40 grams Length: 8". It could be adjusted to fit smaller wrist by moving the lobster clasp to an...
18k Gold
$3,739 / item
W 0.24 in L 18 in
Italian Oval Rolo Chain 6.2mm 18 inch Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold, Swivel Clasp
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Made for us in Italy, this graceful 6.2 mm wide oval rolo chain is finished to the high standards Italian jewelry is known for! This fabulous statement chain is made affordable by th...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Keys 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Mini Crown Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Chain Length: 18.00 inches Pendant Length: 1.50 inches Chain width: 1.20 mm Pendant Width: 13.35 mm Total Weight: 4.48 grams One 18K white...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panthère De Cartier Necklace N7059200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond necklace from the Panthère De Cartier collection. The necklace features a panther motif with bold black lacquer spots, a round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Pendant Necklace Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 16" Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This is a Tiffany & Co. Victoria collection rare vintage pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted from platinum and features a striking aquamarine as the primary stone. Above the aqu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Open Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Elsa Peretti Open Teardrop Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 17.5mm long x 7.5mm wide Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 PERETTI SPAIN"...
18k 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
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18k Yellow Gold Numeric Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Atlas 18K Yellow Gold Numeric Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 8.80 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO.©1995 750 ITALY Condition: Excellent c...
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
$100,090Sale Price|72% Off
NWT $357, 465 18KT Gold Rare Large Magnificent Fancy Pink Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large Pink Diamond Elaborate Masterpiece of a Necklace. This Magnificent Necklace is comprised...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7" Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 23.90 grams Length: 7" Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold I Love You Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold I Love You Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 29.0 grams Inside diameter: 61mm(2.4") across the bangle Inside Circumference: 7.5" Width: 6.8mm Hal...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.