$7,288 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in L 17.72 in
Heavy Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Star Motif with 9 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, with a total of 14 g, particularly heavy and highly
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,249 / item
H 1.42 in W 0.99 in L 17.72 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 Carat
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant neckalce 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,732 / item
H 1.42 in W 0.99 in
Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green vitreous
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$11,565 / item
H 1.7 in W 0.79 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Light Grey Vitreous Enamel 27 Diamonds 0.55ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light grey
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$7,192 / item
H 1.07 in W 0.79 in
Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - 20 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Hallmark 18k white gold locket pendant 20.0 x 27.0 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house
White Gold
$7,885 / item
H 1.26 in W 0.95 in
Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds 0.04 ct Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval Art Nouveau pendant locket 18k rose gold, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,355 / item
H 1.6 in W 1.19 in
Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$7,694 / item
H 0.99 in W 0.6 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds 0.28 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche enamel
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$16,081
H 1.42 in W 0.99 in L 16.54 in
Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Gold Hardstone Warrior Cameo Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Held in a triangular shaped locket is a beautiful hard-stone cameo depicting a helmeted warrior
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,541 / item
H 1.26 in W 0.91 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Silver Enamel 39 Diamonds 0.41 ct Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent silver fondant
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$10,025 / item
H 1.43 in W 0.78 in
Oval Custom Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel 1 Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, translucent
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$9,797 / item
H 0.98 in W 0.59 in L 22.84 in
Oval Floral Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with floral ornaments 18k yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$14,767 / item
H 1.7 in W 0.79 in L 22.84 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Light Grey Enamel 27 Diamonds 0.55ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$14,743 / item
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in L 22.05 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$10,968 / item
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent emerald green
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$10,968 / item
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$8,913 / item
H 1.07 in W 0.67 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 9 Diamonds 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue vitreous
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$23,131 / item
H 1.41 in W 0.94 in L 29.14 in
Oval Locket Pendant Star Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 108 Diamonds 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$8,005 / item
H 0.99 in W 0.6 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Light Blue Enamel Guilloche 34 Diamonds 0.38ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light blue vitreous
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$19,331 / item
H 1.41 in W 0.94 in
Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent pink
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$19,331 / item
H 1.41 in W 0.94 in
Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Grey Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent grey
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$14,743
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in L 22.05 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent emerald
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$9,271 / item
H 0.98 in W 0.59 in
Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, translucent
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Radiant Oval Locket 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Green Opal Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold. Featuring a stunning opal stone, surrounded by delicate natural diamonds, it offers a
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,758
H 1.56 in W 0.91 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green guilloche
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$6,666
H 1.5 in W 0.77 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Green Enamel Guilloche 4 Pink Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, matt vintage finish, Romance Collection, apple
Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$22,963 / item
H 1.56 in W 0.91 in
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$8,244 / item
H 1.07 in W 0.67 in L 2.21 in
Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.12ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with star, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Locket Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
A functioning Victorian Revival 14K yellow gold amethyst and garnet locket pendant, circa 1900s
Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,232
H 1.08 in W 0.83 in D 0.27 in
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 10 Diamonds total 0, 12c
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Oval Locket from the Parapluie Collection with 10
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,679 / item
H 0.91 in W 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,604 / item
H 0.91 in W 0.79 in
Customizable Oval Polished Hallmark Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,790
H 1.52 in W 0.85 in D 0.26 in
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds #2/150
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds (0.1 ct), Limited Edition
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,758 / item
H 1.03 in W 0.62 in
Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons 26.0 x 15.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,955
H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 37 Diamonds Fleur de Lys
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k yellow gold blue guilloche enamel oval locket 37 diamonds total 0.44 ct G/IF, limited
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$14,409 / item
H 1.38 in W 1.03 in
Oval Polished Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 50 Diamonds 0.61 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished pendant locket necklace 18k rose gold, 50 diamonds, total
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,418 / item
H 1.09 in W 0.83 in L 18.12 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Solid 18k White Gold 4 Diamonds 0.04 Carat H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k white gold, solid version, 4
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,076 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in L 17.72 in
Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace-18k Yellow Gold - 32 Diamonds 0.24 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,742 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.67 in L 17.72 in
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 9 Diamonds 0.13 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,742 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.67 in L 17.72 in
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 9 Diamonds 0.13 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,852 / item
H 1.38 in W 1.03 in
Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 50 Diamonds 0.61 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished pendant locket 18k rose gold, 50 diamonds, total 0.61 ct H
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,881 / item
H 0.97 in W 0.6 in
Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Turquoise Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, emerald turquoise vitreous enamel, 3 diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,446 / item
H 1.26 in W 0.91 in
Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Aubergine Red Enamel 20 Diamonds 0.37ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, aubergine red vitreous
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$20,048 / item
H 1.45 in W 0.94 in L 17.72 in
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel 85 Diamonds 0.88ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace, Brilliant Star collection, 18k white gold, dark blue
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$14,528 / item
H 1.41 in W 0.94 in
Oval Brilliant Star Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold Blue Enamel 85 Diamonds 0.88 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k rose gold, Brilliant Star Collection, medium blue
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$9,821 / item
H 0.98 in W 0.59 in
Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalscent raspberry vitreous
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$14,743 / item
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in L 22.05 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Rose Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent rose
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,302 / item
H 0.98 in W 0.59 in L 19.69 in
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalscent raspberry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$10,968 / item
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Rose Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent rose vitreous
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$10,561 / item
H 1.7 in W 0.79 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Grey/Pink Enamel 26 Diamonds 1 Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light grey / pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$15,842 / item
H 1.41 in W 0.94 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Dark Blue Enamel 85 Diamonds 0.88ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant Brilliant Star 18k white gold, dark blue vitreous enamel, 85
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$6,881 / item
H 0.98 in W 0.59 in
Oval Floral Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with floral ornaments 18k yellow gold, Tropicana
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 10ct Rose Gold Edwardian Garnet Square Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Locket 10ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This stunning square-shaped locket is a true
Garnet, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,093 / item
H 1.5 in W 0.77 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Purple Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Agate Locket of 10k Gold, Circa 1880-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique locket (circa 1880-1900), crafted in 10k gold and set with a beautifully
Agate, 10k Gold
$6,535 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in L 1.78 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.08 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant with infinity symbol 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
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.