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
Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "13 Abalone Shell 2.90 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KY 7.66 GM (WBTT)"
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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 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
18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer Length: 16"/17"/18" 13 Diamonds - 0.10 CT 1 Green Garnet - 0.08 CT 2 Shell Layer - 1.71 CT 18K White Gold - 6....
Diamond, Garnet, 18k 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).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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.
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 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.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Key Magic Pendant in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pearl Shell
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Total value 110 Round Brown Diamonds - 0.47 CT 74 Round Diamonds - 0.41 CT 1 Pearl Shell - 2.40 CT 18K ROSE GOLD - 11.24 GM
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.55 Carat Pave Set Diamond Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold 1.55ct Diamond Pave Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace features spiral shell with diamonds studded on it making a pendant necklace.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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
Scallop Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Multi Sapphire Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
It combines an organic maritime silhouette with the warm, shifting ribbons of chatoyant stone and vibrant accent gems Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1894 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Go...
Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 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
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...
Natural Opal Gemstone Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Genuine Diamond Natural Opal Gemstone Pendant Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1993 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold/ 925 Silver Gold Weight - 2.48 G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
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...
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
Pink Shell Pendant with Diamond and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and wearable, the piece functions equally well as a daily jewel or a vintage statement pendant. Details • Origin: Italy • Period: Circa 1980s • Material: 18K Gold • Tot...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arts & Crafts 23 Carat Oval Amethyst Shell Design Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Arts & Crafts Oval Amethyst Shell Design Gold Vintage Statement Pendant Necklace.
Amethyst, Gold
Italian 18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Shell Pomander Pendant Necklace, 1059 NA
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional Italian 18k white gold sapphire and diamond shell-form pomander pendant necklace, crafted in Naples and marked 750 Italy 1059 NA.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell Lady Oval Carved Cameo Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Morher of Pearl Shell Lady Oval Carved Cameo Pendant made in 18k Gold bezel.
18k Gold
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds with butterfly and flower motif. This pendant has an openable bayle to put any chain of your choice. 18Kt:0.55g Diamond: 1.27Ct S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pendant is suspended from a simple, high-polished gold loop bail attached securely to the top of the shell.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Shell Floral Locket Pendant, Circa 1890, W & H Co
Located in Portland, England
Details: Maker: W & H Co (Wightman & Hough) Material: Gold shell (gold-filled) Stones: Blue faceted stones (likely paste or glass) Era: Victorian, circa 1890–1900 Form: Round...
18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Abalone Shell
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies Length: 16.5"/18" 7 Abalone Shells - 0.51 CT 18 Colored Diamonds - 0.17 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.56 GM Crab i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant Diamond Pave Leaf Leaves Shell Motif 14K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This intricate pendant necklace features an elaborate lattice design with a teardrop shape, adorned with shimmering diamonds. The combination of rose and white tones adds depth and e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$936Sale Price|40% Off
Natural Pink Shell and White Diamond .25 Carat TW Rose Gold Reversible Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful pink shell pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose Gold setting with a butterfly shape natural pink shell.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant With Emerald & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt Gold:0.81g, Diamond:2.55Ct, Silver:12.89g, Emerald:1.2Ct,, Shell Cameo:14.1Ct" Size:78X34 MM
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Purple Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and White Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and white sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Orange Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Pink Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
White Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and yellow sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Purple Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and yellow sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Yellow Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Pink Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and pink sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Orange Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Blue Topaz
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and blue topaz gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
MWLC Coral Lion Paw Scallop Shell Pendant Necklace
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Textured matte gold chain slips over head. Coral Pecten Maximus scallop natural shell. 36" chain, Shell 3" wide x 3.5".
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Owl Pendant with Diamonds Made in 18 Karat Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet attractive this hand Carved shell Cameo Owl Pendant with Diamonds around in 18K white gold is very unique.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
Likely an Italian piece dating to ca. late 19th - early 20th century All parts of the frame are made of solid 14K Rose Gold. Measurements: cameo 40 mm x 33 mm, whole pendant inclu...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Emeralds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty and attractive shell cameo pendant with diamonds and emeralds can be the best gift for mom this Mother's Day. This pendant has openable bayle. 18Kt:0.92g Diamond: 4.16Ct...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant
By Saulini
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Peach Base Color w/ White Carving - Very Detailed - 44.4x35.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.08 Grams Over...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Shell Cameo 12K Gold Filled Necklace Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved shell cameo necklace with pendant in 12 Karat gold.
1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved 3 Color Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin/pendant comes from the 1925 Art Deco period and features a large, hand carved, natural shell cameo with 3 colors of shell, made with 14k yellow gold.
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Bronze Mounted Conch Shell Chandelier /Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Bronze Mounted Conch Shell Chandelier/Pendant USA, circa 1990s A striking modern bronze-mounted conch shell chandelier or pendant from the USA, circa 1990s. This unique ligh...
Bronze
14K Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Bezel Multi-Color Enamel Cowrie Shell Charm Set Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Full Spectrum of Joy — Multi-Color Enamel & Diamond Cowrie Shell Charm Collection in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1845 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo. Cameo carved with great accuracy and attention to detail. Shield shaped frame in solid 18K. ...
18k Gold
Rose Quartz Shell pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds on a 14k Gold Chain
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved Shell Necklace Rose Quartz, Pink Sapphires, Diamonds and 14k Gold Carved rose quartz shell (18mm diameter) with three round pink sapphires bezeled in 14k gold.
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond and Akoya Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
An 18 carat Yellow Gold Pendant designed as a spiralling shell decorated with round brilliant-cut diamonds and Akoya cultured pearls graduating to a larger pearl centre.
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
18" Emerald Necklace & Shell Pendant with Madeira Citrine & Emerald Fringe, 14k
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Epic Shell Pendant on an 18" emerald Beaded Necklace Shell, Madeira Citrine, Zambian Emeralds and 14k Gold By Jen Proudman Jewelry One-of-a-kind Shell pendant, 2” in length and 1....
Citrine, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,311 / item
Gold Shell and Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the beautiful scenery of this serene Aegean Island, this collection boasts Kyanites and Pearls paired with stunning Gold Shell Detailing and glistening Lab Grown Diamonds...
Pearl, 9k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace . Genuine VCA 18k YG Sweet Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant. 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Comes with Original VCA Certificate of Guarantee Condition: Excellent condit...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds & Ruby Eyes with Chain
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Super unique and real masterpiece! Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds and Ruby eyes White Shell 27 Diamonds - 0.23 CT 2 Round Rubies - 0.02 CT 7 Shell Layer - 1....
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant. Sweet Heart 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 9mm x 8mm pendant 2.9g...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace. Genuine VCA 18k WG Shell Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Lucky Alhambra Heart Collection Pendant. 18k White Gold with Mother of Pearl. Comes with Original VCA Certificate and Original Box Condition: E...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.