Retro 1940's Nugget Turquoise Long Station Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Free-form turquoise nuggets spaced along a chain of elongated 18k gold links—some beads pale sky, some closer to green-blue, each one tumbled to its own perfectly natural shape rathe...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROBERTO COIN 18K Yellow White Gold Briolette Amethyst Topaz Nugget Necklace 16”
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary necklace done by designer ROBERTO COIN hand crafted in 18K white and yellow gold and finished with faceted, briolette natural topaz and amethyst. Each nugget of gold i...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets.
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Alaskan Gold Nugget Emerald Paperclip Chain
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Entitled "Himalayan Spring", this extraordinary pendant showcases a museum-quality Australian boulder opal—a rare specimen alive with electric blues, luminous greens, and dancing rib...
Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Gold Nuggets Necklace 18k
By Romy Ivsic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of my all time favorite and best seller, this is the everyday necklace you never take off. So simple it's hard to find, it's become a classic in my collection. Worn alone or mixe...
Gold
Green Tourmaline and Gold Nuggets 18K Necklace
By Romy Ivsic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of best sellers, so simple it's hard to find, I haven't stopped making this for the last 20 years, with every stone one desires. I've recently made 5 for bridesmaids each with th...
Tourmaline, Gold
Victorian 14k Turquoise Nugget Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this necklace is comprised of vibrant knot-motif links.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Turquoise Nugget Necklace with Solid Gold Chain
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
This feminine statement piece features three natural turquoise nuggets, set in a superfine champagne-toned 9 karat solid gold chain.
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Hand-Hammered Nugget Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage hammered texture asymmetric links is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and weighs 31.2 grams and measures approx. 30" long. This circa 1970's chain necklace is composed o...
14k Gold
18/14K Nugget Chain, 14K Nuggets, 18K Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
A handmade 18 and 14 karat yellow gold nugget chain. This chain features 14 karat gold nuggets linked together in the center with an 18 karat gold rolo chain on either side with a sp...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22/18K Nugget Chain, 22K Nuggets, 18K Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
A handmade 22 and 18 karat yellow gold nugget chain. This chain features 22 karat gold nuggets linked together in the center with an 18 karat gold rolo chain on either side with a sp...
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Rush Era 22K and 14K Gold Nugget Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This is a delicately crafted gold nugget chain, most likely from the Alaskan Gold Rush era around 1910. The chain consists of small, well-matched gold nuggets with elegantly crafted ...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
22k Gold Nugget Bar Necklace & 14k Gold Toggle Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 22k gold nugget bar necklace with a 14k gold clasp. This vintage gold nuggets necklace featuring bars linked together in an eye-catching design. Each nugget showcases its natural, ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Panel Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The 18K Yellow Gold David Webb collar necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and luxury. Crafted meticulously, it showcases a unique design composed of nugget s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Gold Nugget Necklace 14k 22 Karat Choker Length Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage nugget necklace (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (chain) with 22k to 24k gold nuggets.
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Coral and Yellow Gold Nuggets Set of Bracelet and Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Coral Nuggets Set Of A Necklace And Bracelet by Roberto Coin. With 11 coral nuggets. Details: Length: Necklace: 18" Bracelet: 7 1/4" Weight: Necklace: 26 gram...
Coral, 18k Gold
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W 0.99 in L 22.84 in
Necklace by Christian Lacroix Paris, various sized gold-plated nuggetes, c 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A highly decoraive nacklace by Christian Lacroix, consisting of differently sized gold-plated nuggets from the 1990s. In very good condition, comes in it's original packaging/box. D...
Gilt Metal
Gold Nugget Pendant in 14 Kt Yellow Gold with Cable Chain, Nugget
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The special processing of the 14 karat yellow gold gives it this rich color with the textured nugget design setting off the high boyish of some of the nuggets.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 19" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets.
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Nugget Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet stylish necklace made in the diamond by the yard style! It features golden nuggets of 18k yellow gold set across the chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K-24K Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The gold nuggets in this necklace are impeccably well-matched, each one hand-selected for its shape.
14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Lucas Long Gold Nugget Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
A long, handmade 18 karat gold chain, by Lucas, Canada, c. 1970. Chain measures 41" long and weighs 146.6 grams. Signed Lucas and stamped 18k.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Gold Nugget Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional vintage Chanel statement necklace comprised out of a thick gilt "metal dore" rope chain adorned by large oval nuggets inscribed CHANEL throughout, circa 1980s. The neckla...
Gold
24 Karat Natural Yellow Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Intriguing twenty four 24 karat natural yellow gold nugget twenty inch (20 inch) chain necklace.
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Long Gold Tone Filigree Nugget Necklace 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
Super 1990s gold tone necklace designed with four filigree nuggets, by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Gold Nugget Pendant Necklace w Cushion 14 Karat Gold w Cobra Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nugget w Cobra Chain-Have you always wanted a nugget pendant but could not find the perfect one? This small nugget pendant looks beautiful on this 19 inch cobra ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Nugget Pendant W Box Chain in 14k Yellow Gold, 2.6 Grams
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This 14 karat yellow gold diamond-cut nugget pendant is sparkly with mirror finishes in several places. Dainty in size, it will look great for an everyday pendant. The box chain is 1...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rare Genuine Gold Nugget Chain Necklace 45.57 Grams
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unusual Victorian (ca1880s) era long gold nugget chain necklace! Crafted of genuine 22kt yellow gold nuggets connected by elongated links, this would have most like...
22k Gold
18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Make a timeless statement with this vintage eye-catching choker necklace that boasts a 7.5 mm flat chain, intricately designed in a distinctive nugget style that captures the essence...
Gold Plate
Vintage 18ct White Gold 15.0 Cttw Diamond Nugget Choker Necklace Chain 16 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 18CT WHITE GOLD 15 CARAT DIAMOND NATURAL NUGGET CHOKER NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Solid 18ct (750/000) white gold Style: Natural mined diamond nugget chip...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Nugget Shape Turquoises with Alternating Crater Design Gold Ball Chain
Located in New York, NY
One 18kt Yellow Gold Alternating Turquoise Nugget Pieces With 18kt Yellow Gold Crater Design Ball Pieces To Form A 40 Inches Long Chain Necklace.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Hammerman Brothers 14.22Ct. Diamond, & 56.63Ct. Kunzite, Art Deco Style Pendant
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Known best for old world craftsmanship, Hammerman Brothers is a 75 year old company which remains American made. This magnificent Art Deco-inspired pendant is the perfect example of...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
H. Stern Hammered Diamond Collar Link Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The H. Stern collar necklace, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, exudes opulence and sophistication. Its unique design features a string of dazzling diamonds gracefully set a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Byzantine Deco Link Necklace Two-Toned
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine deco link necklace 18Kt Yellow / white Gold Weight: 59 Grams 17 inches length. Comfortable clasp
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a snake motif making the lariat adjustable, in 14 karat yellow gold. Can be worn as a choker or longer. Available in three different sizes & gold color....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
24K Gold Plated Nugget Pendent Circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time to the glamour of the 1980s with our exquisite 24K Gold Plated Nugget Pendant. This classic nugget-style pendant boasts a luxurious 24K gold plating, a testament to...
Gold Plate
Rare 5.71ct GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl Flame Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting an extraordinarily rare and exquisite pink conch pearl necklace. A true "creme de la creme" for connoisseurs of distinctive fine jewelry. Conch pearls, produced naturally ...
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 7.03ct Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 7.03ct Ruby and 18K Yellow Gold Ring A masterpiece of vibrant elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a magnificent 7.03-carat GIA-certified...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Brothers Sapphire and Diamond Earrings This exquisite pair of Oscar Heyman Brothers earrings features a stunning combination of GIA-certified natural sapphires and eleg...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Detachable Link Necklace Bracelet 73.4 Grams 33 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring high polish links that can be worn as a necklace and/or bracelet. The necklace is 24 inches and 52.85 grams. The bracelet is 9 inches and 20.5 g...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,000 / set
W 1 in L 16 in
Mary Tyler Moore Necklace and Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 89 Grams CZ Photos
Located in New York, NY
We are thrilled to offer the legendary television icon Mary Tyler Moore's personal 14 Karat White Gold Necklace and matching Earrings which she wore at many important events througho...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace A choker with eight strands of cultured pearls, diamond spacers, and a pendant featuring baguette and round-cut diamonds accentuated wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.