18 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds Shell Layer Gun Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect Gift! Very unique and special skills to do such a piece. all parts are moving like in real piece. 111 Round Diamonds - 0.5 ct 2 Shell Layer - 4.80 ct 18 K Rose Gold - 5.33...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Coral Gemstone Handmade Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Blue Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1467 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.70 Grams Gemstone...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Shell Pendant with Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Black Onyx Shell Pendant Black Onyx, Zambian Emerald, White Diamonds and 14k Gold By Jen Proudman Jewelry Carved Shell (25mm diameter) with 8x5mm center oval Zambian emerald and t...
Mid-Century Filigree Shell Cameo & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Filigree Shell Cameo & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This mid-century pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval carved shell cameo depicting a cl...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo featuring a finely carved female silhouette. The item is marked with 333 that stands ...
Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Turquoise Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Turquoise Gemstone Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1464 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.82Grams Gemstone W...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Sapphire Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1463 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.74 Grams Sapphire Weig...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cameo 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990 *Chain Sold Separately This exquisite vintage brooch is a remarkable piece from the 1990s, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beaut...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking antique carved shell cameo brooch pendant is beautifully crafted in 14 karat gold and showcases an intricately detailed portrait framed within an elegant octagonal beze...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Light Grey Spinel, Diamonds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant Laguna Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold & Diamonds Carved Laguna agate scallop shell (20mm diameter) with center stunning oval light grey spinel bezeled in go...
Agate, Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Vintage Swiss White Gold Snail Shell Design Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Swiss White Gold Snail Shell Design Pendant with Diamonds is a uniquely crafted and elegant piece of jewelry that draws inspiration from nature, showcasing meticulous des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rock Crystal Granulation Shell Pendant with Tourmalines in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Shell Shape carved rock crystal Pendant necklace, handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round Tourmalines.
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Two Roman Graces Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant vintage hand carved Two Roman Graces shell cameo set in an 18K yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts the Two Roman Graces carved in fine detail, rendered in white relief ag...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Dark Grey Spinel, Diamonds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant Laguna Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold & Diamonds Carved Laguna agate scallop shell (20mm diameter) with center stunning oval dark grey spinel bezeled in gol...
Agate, Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold Cameo Shell The Three Graces Portrait Twisted Cable Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - 33x24.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.83 Grams Overall Height: 46.1mm (1.8"...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ornate Shell Cameo Ganymede with Zeus Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological scene of Ganymede with Zeus, a rare and meaningful subject in cameo artistry. Ganymede was a Troj...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Shell Pendant with Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold (double rainbow)
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This pendant measures 22mm diameter. The custom gold ring bail can accommodate a chain, cord or beaded necklace up to 5mm in width.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural Coral Gemstone Cowrie Sea Shell Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Natural Coral Gemstone Solid 14K Gold Cowrie Shell Pendant. It is an ocean-inspired fine jewelry charm that combines a genuine white sea shell with vibrant natural gem...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Convertible Brooch - 14k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Blue Sapphire Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Blue Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1467 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.87 Grams Sapphire...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant Boho Luxury Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- FIMJ-678 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 2.100 Grams Net Weight - 2.100 Grams Few symbo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Emerald Gemstone Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Emerald Gemstone Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1462-EM Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.88 Grams Gem...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Sea Shell Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a natural cowrie shell pendant with a multi-stone gemstone channel, specifically designed by the luxury brand Aron & Hirsch. Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1840 Material -...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sea Shell Charm Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Malachite Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Natural Malachite Sea Shell Pendant, handcrafted with solid 14K yellow gold ribbing accents and a 925 sterling silver backing base. Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1881 M...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Natural Diamond Border Scallop Shell Fine Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Shore, Distilled — A Diamond-Edged Scallop Shell Pendant in 14K Solid Two-Tone Gold Item Code :- PEMJ-1921 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.27 Carat Gross We...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Diamonds, Rubies, Pearl Shell
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With six arms to hold you, you'll fall in love with this octopus pendant, which is a part of our sea wonders collections. Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the animal's wavy arms are brilli...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Kauai Fine Arts Niʻihau Shell Pōpō (Poe Poe) Lei Necklace with Matching Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Accompanying the necklace is a matching pair of drop earrings, echoing the same clustered shell motif for a cohesive set.
Gold-filled
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Black Diamond Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Black Diamond Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1462 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.83 Grams Diamond ...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant, Classical Lady Profile, 27mm
Located in Miami, FL
A refined antique carved shell cameo pendant set in solid 18K gold, depicting a classical female profile with soft romantic detailing and graceful proportions. The oval cameo measure...
18k Gold
Sea Shell Charm Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Rainbow Moonstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Natural Rainbow Moonstone Sea Shell Pendant, meticulously handcrafted with solid 14K yellow gold ribbing accents and a 925 sterling silver backing base. Details:- Ite...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bul...
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Filigree Lozenge Shape Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Rectangular Shape - Bezel Set - 16.8x8.5mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color Material: 14k Solid Whit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Conch Shell Pendant Diamond 14k Gold Heavy 16.1 Grams Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage conch shell pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). The beautifully detailed large 3-dimensional conch shell makes a statement! A nod to the ocea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18kt Yellow Gold Conch Shell Cameo Pendant, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval panel carved with the profile of Flora with roses in her hair, in a polished 18kt yellow gold setting. Size 55mm x 40mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique shell cameo brooch pendant is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dates to the early 20th century. The finely carved oval shell cameo depicts a classical female...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of seed pearls, with mother of pearl shell as a clasp accented by a cabochon emerald (6....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scallop Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Multi Sapphire Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is the Natural Tiger's Eye Scallop Shell Pendant with Multi-Gemstone Accents, handcrafted by artisan jewelry collections. It combines an organic maritime silhouette with th...
Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Pendant with Pink Tourmalines, Diamonds & 14k Gold by Jen Proudman Jewelry
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Shell Pendant Natural Shell, Pink Tourmalines, White Diamonds & 14k Gold One-of-a-kind pendant by Jen Proudman Jewelry. This pendant measures 2" in length and has a 7mm cente...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1994 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold/ 925 Silver Gold Weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Aphrodite’s Shell Pendant, 18-carat white gold, Akoya pearl and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite seduces by her grace all the gods of Olympus. The shell, allegory of her marine origins, reflects through the mirror-polished effect of white go...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell Elegant Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Jewellery Gift Set Elegant Modenrist Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
TJD 0.15 CT Diamond Scallop Shell Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Gracefully inspired by the beauty of the sea, this diamond scallop shell pendant from is crafted in luminous 14 karat yellow gold. The design captures the natural elegance of a seash...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Gemstone Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Equipped with a distinctive, bifurcated V-shaped top bail, it is perfectly suited to hang elegantly from thick gold chains, a simple silk cord, or a classic necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vintage Venus & Psyche Brooch/Pendant 14k Mythology Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Venus & Psyche, M...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Shell Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant Diamond Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1996 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold/ 925 Silver Gold W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1995 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold/ 925 Silver Gold Weight - 2.36 G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Scallop Sea Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Turquoise Seashell Pendant decorated with white diamonds. It features a vibrant, fluted blue turquoise gemstone meticulously carved into the...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The 14k gold ring bail can accommodate a chain, cord or beaded necklace up to 5mm in width.
Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
The item shown is a Solid 14K Yellow Gold Script Initial "P" Pendant Charm with a Single Diamond Accent. Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1839 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Shell Pendant with Brown Tourmaline, Diamonds and 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Black Onyx Shell Pendant By Jen Proudman Jewelry Black Onyx, Brown Tourmaline, White Diamonds & 14k Gold Carved Shell (25mm diameter) with 8x5mm center oval brown tourmaline and t...
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Conch Shell Pendant in 18K Gold, 1930s UK
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful carved conch shell pendant is old probably circa 1930. It has a double swirl like flowers on the top and it drops to a gorgeous portrait of a cherub. The cherub is h...
18k Gold
Key Magic Pendant in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pearl Shell
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amazing Pendant with Diamonds & Brown Diamonds Exclusive work of great handcraft ship! Total value 110 Round Brown Diamonds - 0.47 CT 74 Round Diamonds - 0.41 CT 1 Pearl Shell - ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Shell Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds, 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Australian Boulder Opal Shell Pendant By Jen Proudman Jewelry Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald, Diamonds and 14k Gold Boulder Opal carved into a shell with a center emeral...
1970s Multi-Strand White Shell Bib Necklace with Layered Mother-of-Pearl Drops
Located in Milford, DE
This statement necklace from the 1970s features a bold, ocean-inspired design with layered strands of natural white shell beads and large mother-of-pearl drop pendants. Five polished...
Pearl, Gold
TJD 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two-Tone Shell Motif Pendant in 14K Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 14KT yellow and white gold and features 103 natural round diamonds totaling 1.00 carat. The design showcases a unique two-tone sculptural motif, wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch/Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a st...
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.
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.
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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.