Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
use the dog clip to attach a pendant or locket. This beauty is gold filled and features a slide with
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Oversized Victorian Locket with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Gold Filled Chain and Opening Locket Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gold filled chain necklace with a beautiful opening engraved locket. The chain is marked 'double
Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Garnet Heart Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous locket from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Gold filled, the entire front surface of this
Garnet, Gold
Victorian Engraved Picture Locket Yellow Gold Filled Original 1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Engraved Pattern Heavy 18K Gold Filled Photo Locket Pictures Added Later One of a Kind Piece 18K
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Locket with Hard Stone Cameo and Enamel, Gold Filled
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
An elegant Victorian mourning locket, finely crafted in 10-karat gold-filled metal and adorned with
Enamel, Gold-filled
Yellow Gold Victorian Ivy Leaf Locket Pendant Necklace 19" - 10k Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold, 10k Rose Gold,10k Green Gold & Gold Filled Style
10k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
$2,850
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in L 15 in
Egyptian Revival Obelisk Hieroglyphics Locket Necklace Art Deco Victorian
Located in New York, NY
hangs from a wonderful mesh chain link necklace. The locket and necklace are gold filled and date to
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
adornment around the bird who carries a branch with leaves. The locket is gold filled. Birds have been
Gold-filled
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
$695
H 1.4 in W 1.4 in L 2 in
Victorian Gibson Girl Maiden Woman Locket Pendant Circa 1890 Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant which features a
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
$1,295
H 2 in W 1.13 in
Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant Maiden Hand Painted Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
Revival design. The locket is gold filled. The locket opens to reveal places for two photos. The
Enamel, Gold-filled
$1,295
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
onyx carving is magnificent. The locket is Gold-Filled with a braided surround on the front. The
Onyx, Gold-filled
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE CIRCLE CLIP BALE. THE NECKLACE IS GOLD FILLED
Gold-filled
Victorian Cat Tails Paste Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cat Tails Gold Filled Paste Locket from 1900. Art Nouveau motif of cat tails in a pond
Gilt Metal
Tiger's Eye Locket Man in the Moon Sun Apollo Victorian Rare Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
Gold Filled. The locket opens to reveal compartments for two photos. The reverse is engraved with a
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
Unusual Figural Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver in repouse on matte gold filled period locket
Gilt Metal
$1,595
H 1.75 in W 1.1 in
Victorian Butterfly Insect Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
. This one with Garnets, the butterfly and the star is absolutely fantastic. The locket is gold filled
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Victorian Swivel Compass Necklace, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
, late Victorian functioning, gold filled swivel locket. Compass fob is reversible and functions on both
Gold-filled
Victorian Vintage Gold-Filled Cloisonné Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. This one has an old photo. The locket is connected to an ornate Victorian gold-filled chain with a
Vintage Onyx & Carnelian Gold Filled Intaglio Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage locket is gold filled and has an onyx front with an intaglio Roman soldier. The back
Carnelian, Onyx
Unavailable
W 1 in D 0.29 in L 1.47 in
Vintage 14ct Gold 'Filled' Floral Bird Locket Pendant 585 Purity Large Designer
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD FILLED FLORAL ROSES AND BIRDS PHOTO LOCKET DETAILS Material: Thick 14ct Filled Gold (see details
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Garland Framed Locket
Located in New York, NY
Floral framed locket with a mesh slide which reveals an old photograph of a soldier. Attached to a
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Floral Etched Motif Locket on a Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Floral etched motif locket turn of the 20th century accommodates two photographs
Labradorite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage Petite Gold Filled Bible Locket
Located in Montgomery, AL
This lovely locket is so dainty and sweet!! Locket Details Material: Gold Filled Era: Art Deco
Gold-filled
Antique Gold Filled Lion Locket
Located in Lewisburg, PA
expressive animal motifs, symbolic adornment, and beautifully preserved gold-filled jewels.
Pearl
Victorian Gold Filled Spider and Web Diamond Ruby Gold Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful gold filled Victorian locket with a spider and web motif. The spider is made up
Diamond, Ruby, Gold-filled
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in L 30 in
Demantoid Green and Red Garnet Locket Necklace Antique Victorian Gold Filled
Located in New York, NY
brushed gold filled. It is on a Gold Filled Victorian link chain. The locket dates to circa 1860 - 1900
Garnet, Gold-filled
Victorian Squirrel in Tree Locket Necklace Antique, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
. The reverse is decorated with engraved flower and leaf motifs. The locket is Gold Filled. This is
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Metal and Glass Pools of Light Locket Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
with this locket a photo inside will be magnified! It has room for 2 photos, one in the front and one
Gold-filled
Victorian Cherub Angel Locket Pendant Necklace Hand Painted Gold
Located in New York, NY
finest. The bale is gold. The inset frame of the locket is gold filled. The locket has a glass cover
Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Sold
H 1.75 in W 0.52 in L 27 in
Micro Malachite Lapis Antique Enamel Baby Moses Basket Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
infant. This little locket opens to reveal a gold gilt baby nestled in a velvet lined basket. The
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Victorian Daguerreotype Gold Filled Locket
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian gold-filled memorial locket featuring a daguerreotype portrait of a woman on one side and
Gold-filled
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian-era Etruscan Revival locket, circa 1870’s-1880’s, opens to reveal the daguerreotype
Gold-filled
Victorian Tricolor Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian tricolor gold filled locket with bird motif. Etruscan work frame with garnet
Garnet, Gold-filled
Unusual Victorian Locket Native American Motif
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Native American Motif with original textured paper liner
Gold Plate
Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket from the late 19th Century. Gold filled
Gold Plate
1890 Etruscan Engraved Gold Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a splendid gold-filled locket from the Etruscan period that showcases intriguing and
Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Dog Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Dog Locket from the late 19th Century. Locket has a matte gold finish with a
Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Pansy Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Gold Filled Pansy Locket from the 19th Century. Figural form gilt pansy with
Gold-filled
Gold Filled Victorian Bird Locket Pendant - Nature Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Gold Filled Style: Locket Theme: Bird, Nature Features: Etched
Gold-filled
1880 Victorian Gold Filled Seed Pearl Dove Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian locket in bright yellow gold filled with a unique dove design and
Pearl, Gold-filled
Vintage Gold-Filled Two-Sided Locket Necklace 18 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
which is attached to the locket. The locket is two-sided and both sides are equally as beautiful. The
Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Sold
W 0.88 in D 0.38 in Dm 0.88 in L 10.25 in
Gold Filled Victorian Locket and Belcher Chain with Pearl and Turquoise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gold filled Victorian locket necklace set with two small turquoise stones and one seed pearl. The
Gold-filled
Beloved Generations - Green Amethyst Nuggets, Tourmaline and Ant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
locket from a bygone era. The antique gold filled locket provides its own provenance with original hand
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Large Victorian Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Victorian gold filled heart locket with 2 sided overlapping, scrolled monograms. 1880
Gold-filled
Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
By Bates & Bacon
Located in New York, NY
lockets below the jump ring is 4.5 inches long. The jump ring is hallmarked 1/20 12K GF for gold filled
Garnet, Gold-filled
Polo Locket Necklace Blue Enamel Art Deco Polo Mallet Ball
Located in New York, NY
Polo including the mallet and ball in Royal Blue Enamel over a Gold Filled repousse engraved locket
Enamel, Gold-filled
Sold
W 1.25 in L 1.9 in
Georgian Love Token Locket Pendant Dove Miniature Pearl Mourning Necklace Rare
Located in New York, NY
to the 18th Century to early 19th Century. The frame tests for a low karat gold or gold filled
Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Locket Lily Pond Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
very rare. The locket is gold filled. The image is full of the delights of nature along with the
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Opal Slide Locket Pendant Chain Necklace Dog Clip 50 Inches
Located in New York, NY
FAVORITE LOCKET, FOB OR PENDANT. THE STUNNING 25 INCH LONG WHEN CLOSED CHAIN IS GOLD FILLED!!! RARE AND
Opal, Gold-filled
Art Nouveau Opal Bubbles Locket
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Opal Bubbles Locket in gold filled metal depicting young lady in profile blowing
Opal, Gold Plate
Victorian Fleur de Lis Paste Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Fleur de Lis Locket from the 19th Century set with clear and green
Gold Plate
Antique Gold Filled Locket Necklace Assemblage
Located in St.amford, CT
Antique Gold Filled Locket necklace Assemblage. Gold Filled locket and Cross bar.
Gold- Filled Victorian Necklace Assemblage
Located in St.amford, CT
Gold- Filled watch chain necklace with gold filled heart locket, mother of pearl mechanical pencil
Moon and Star Locket In a Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Filled Moon and Star Locket with 14K gold chain. Accommodates two photographs.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian Colored Gem Stone Heart Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow Victorian gold heart locket filled with colored gems! There are 4 old cut diamonds, four
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian French Jet Mourning Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Maltese cross with chased yellow gold-filled glazed locket in the middle. Originally worn on black velvet
Gold-filled, Brass
Loquet London Multicolored Gem Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Pendant necklace, designed as a rock crystal and 14k rose gold round locket filled with an
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Gold Filled Locket
Located in St.amford, CT
Ca. 1910 Gold filled Art Nouveau locket on ornate 18" gold filled chain.
Gold Plate
Striking Niello Sterling and Rose Gold Filled Locket and Chain, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Striking Niello sterling silver and rose gold filled locket on 17 inch chain, with gorgeous
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed W&M Co. Moon & Star Gold Filled Locket
Located in New York, NY
This signed W&M Co. vintage locket features a half moon and star in clear crystals. It is in a gold
Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Round Locket with Scalloped Edges
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully engraved Victorian gold filled round locket with scalloped edges.
Gold-filled
Heart Shaped Locket
Located in New York, NY
Heart shaped art nouveau cameo design of a lady with 14K chain.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Heart Shaped Locket with Moon and Star Design
Located in New York, NY
Victorian motif locket suspended from a 14K gold link chain. Accommodates two photographs
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that can be used to attach a pendant or fob. The dog clip was used in Victorian times t...
Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful VICTORIAN 14K GOLD Mourning Pin Locket. This has a glass back that would have housed a lock of hair or a picture of your loved one that had passed on. Looks like it has not...
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Celeste Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Set with sparkling white sapphires, our timeless, sterling silver 'Celeste' locket is perfect to mark life's special moments. The oval locket is suspended on our beautifully-textured...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. late 19th - early 20th century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. All...
Garnet, Silver
Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Mano or Hand motif jewelry has a rich history. The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede rings incorporating the design of two clasped hands were worn to symbolize faith, fide...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - 1909
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid Edwardian antique 9ct gold peridot and pearl necklace made in Birmingham 1909. Distinguished in style and unapologetically Edwardian, this pe...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
$695
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1890s 14 gold locket pendant in art novea designe centered with natural ruby stone and a rose cut diamond stone and a green demantoid stone hall marked 5...
Antique Georgian Dark Carnelian Gold Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Georgian fob pendant is an exquisite example of 18th to early 19th-century craftsmanship. It features a beautifully set oval dark red carnelian stone at its base, exudin...
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exquisite dual-purpose, Victorian era jewel (circa 1910-1920), designed as both brooch and pendant, features a richly enameled violet in deep purple tones, crafted in 14k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$1,895
H 1.25 in W 0.9 in
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Aesthetic Period Scene
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE REVERSE IS ADORNED WITH A...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed. Rich, smooth and glossy, inky black onyx contrasts wonderfully with the rich 18ct yellow gold. It has chunky on...
Onyx, 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.