Vintage Gold Tone Snake Necklace with Diamante, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Coro Craft Gold Tone Snake Necklace with Diamante Circa 1960s.
Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage Gold Tone Snake Necklace with Diamante, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Coro Craft Gold Tone Snake Necklace with Diamante Circa 1960s.
Mixed Metal
Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro snake necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies along the snake body, and little diamonds on the head and tail and two pink stones ans eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Opal Snake Pendant Necklace Long Antique Gold 1800s Rare
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Opal Snake Pendant depicting two snakes or serpents wrapped around each other in a dramatic 3 inch length. Each snake is set with a stunning r...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cts 0.68 Necklace with 18k White Gold Snake Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant necklace features 30 round diamonds totaling 0.68 cts, delicately set in an 18k white gold snake chain, weighing 3.98 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Tanzanite in 18k Black Gold
By Colette Dinnigan
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Snake Necklace Chain Metal: 18k Black Gold Total Weight: 26.7 Grams Diameter: 1.3" x 2.5" Chain Length: 18" Gemstone: 2 Tanzanites Tanzanite c...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Snake Belt Buckle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Buckle: 2 x 2 x 1/2 inches Section: 1 5/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 inches
18k Gold
Messika 18K White Gold Black Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace ME16-050426
By Messika
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold, dramatic design makes this Messika necklace incredibly eye-catching. Crafted from 18K White Gold, the stunning snake pendant is elevated by a dazzling array of Black Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century 18K Gold and Enamel Snake Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Victorian snake necklace, this item is made of graduated 18K gold chain with the snake's head and pendant enhanced with cobalt blue enamel, natural pearls and rubies.
Snake Necklace Choker Emerald Aquamarine Silver Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Aquamarine Snake Necklace 14k Gold Plated Silver Ruby Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN — “Gypsy Wisdom” Collection The “Gypsy Wisdom” Serpent Choker is a symbolic sculptural piece ...
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 18" Snake Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Total Carats - 0.25ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - I2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Chain Style: S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Snake Curved Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This ten karats white gold snake journey pendant features square mounts that are connected to the corners in a curving design.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Snake Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Snake Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length: 18 1/4" Width: 1/16" (1.1mm) Front Widt...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace 18K Gold, Diamond & Enamel c.1860
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fabulous Victorian 18ct gold reticulating snake necklace made c.1860. Captivating, stylish and a marvel of fine jewellery making, Victorian snake neck...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18ct White Gold Chunky Snake Herringbone Chain Necklace 9.5G 16 Inches
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Chunky Snake Herringbone Chain Necklace 9.5G 16 Inches Solid snake chain necklace in 18k white gold Chunky large herringbone snake necklace Hallmarked Weight 9.5 gra...
White Gold
White Diamond Ruby Snake Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Sterling Silver Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Sterling Silver Choker J DAUPHIN The "Internal Selves" necklace is a premier sculptural talisman from the J DAUPHIN signature coll...
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Medusa Snake Coral Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian 14 Karat Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
The necklace dates to circa 1830 - 1900. And snake jewelry is all the rage today.
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond and Emerald Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisitely hand crafted snake necklace taken from the Victorian era. The necklace is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and formed of articulated scale style links.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,948Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace with TCW3.58 Turquoise & Diamond Accents
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace with TCW3.58 Turquoise & Diamond Accents This necklace features a sleek, flexible snake chain that gracefully drapes along the neckline.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Emerald Enamel Snake Pendant Necklace Brooch 14 Karat Gold Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
The snake is 14 Karat gold. The gold work on the snake is dramatic and very special.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold 1.7mm Round Snake Silky Link 20" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.80 Grams Chain Type: Rounded Snake link Chain Length: 20" (measured on ruler) Overall Chain Width & Thickness: 1.7mm (approx.) Clasp: Sprin...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Ribbed Adjustable Snake Omega Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Gold Link Interlocked Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Link Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Snake Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace An iconic creation from Bulgari’s Serpenti collection, this striking pendant necklace is crafted in 18K white gold and features vivid...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Givenchy Vintage Gold Unisex Long Interlocked Chain Link Snake Curb Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Chain Link Flat Snake Curb Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Solid Italian 14k White Gold Flexible Snake Link Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 48 Grams Chain Type: Snake Flexible link Chain Length: 18 inches (wearable length) Chain Width: 5.8mm (0.23) Thickness: 5.9mm Clasp: Lobster ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Choker Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Adjustable Omega Ribbed Snake Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Omega Ribbed Adjustable Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Bib Omega Snake Interlinked Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlinked Crystals Trio Bar Bib Pendant Omega Snake Link Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Snake Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace An iconic creation from Bulgari’s Serpenti collection, this striking pendant necklace is crafted in 18K white gold and features vivid...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White & Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Snake Lariat-Style Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White & Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Snake Lariat-Style Necklace Style: Diamond Lariat Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.50...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Carved Blue Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake 9K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful and very wearable snake necklace has a friendly face with ornate blue enamel, engraving on the gold, cabochon ruby eyes and cabochon emerald on its her head.
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
NAPIER signed gold tone snake designer runway chain necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Herringbone Mesh Woven Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Herringbone Mesh Woven Snake Omega Rope Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Snake Wishbone Pearl Egg Pendant Necklace Good Luck Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a Wishbone with a natural Pearl egg or globe.
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold 20" Rounded Snake Link 0.8mm Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Italian Weight: 3.6 Grams Chain Type: Rounded Silky Snake link Chain Length: 20" (measured on ruler) Overall Width: 0.8mm (0.03") Clasp: Lobster Cl...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yello...
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Meghna Jewels Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Snake Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .08 carats tsavorite and .89 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Enamel in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Enamel in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This masterfully crafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold articulated snake necklace features fine enamel work and 82 round brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Snake Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold 1800s Rare
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Victorian Coral Snake Pendant depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a gorgeous natural coral pendant. The snake in 14 Karat gold with wonderful details througho...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Spiral Engraved Pendant Collar Omega Snake Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Spiral Engraved Snake Pendant Omega Modernist Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is 14 - 16 Karat gold. The gold work on the snake is dramatic and very special.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$26,880Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond “Pin” Ball Snake Necklace and Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection, crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum pavé diamond accents. The necklace features a flexible bypass snake chain design, gracefully centering on a platinum diamond pav...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, each engraved to imitate snake scales.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
14k White Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Cluster Drop Pendant 16" Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone:-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.75ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 7.62...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Thin Snake Chain Necklace 18K Gold 3g+ 19.5" Adjustable with Needle Threader
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Thin Snake Chain Necklace 18K Gold 3g+ ♥ It is adjustable with a bead slider on one end, and a needle threader on the other end to allow threading through most charms, pendants, ...
18k Gold
Art Nouveau Snake Serpent Goddess Woman Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Nouveau - Victorian Goddess Woman and Snake Serpent Pendant Necklace depicting two snakes or serpents wrapped around the goddess woman.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Jade Rubelite Diamond Gold Snake Statement Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Drop Necklace featuring a Black Carved Jade Snake Pendant suspending a Teardrop Rubelite, Micro-set Diamond bale; suspended on a 14k chain inter-spaced with round cut Dia...
Diamond, Jade, Rubelite, Black Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue & White Enamel Diamond Sapphire Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white enamel diamond sapphire snake necklace Round-cut diamonds of 1.20 carats, Marquise-shaped sapphires of 0.56 carat, 18 karat white gold, and silver with a tone of rose...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
18K Rose Gold Green Tsavorite Gemstone Spiral Snake Design Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This animal inspired pendant necklace features a free-spirited snake design crafted of genuine 18k rose gold, a metal that will stay tarnish-free for years to come.
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Snake Serpent Brooch Ruby Eyes Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The snake is exquisitely created in highly detailed 14 Karat Gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 white gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,142Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace with TCW 3.58 Turquoise & Diamond Accents
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace with TCW 3.58 Turquoise & Diamond Accents This necklace features a sleek, flexible snake chain that gracefully drapes along the neckline.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
4.77ctw Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold 16" Snake Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Topaz - Carats - 4.65ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Light Blue Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.12ctw Cut - Rou...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Large Blue Aqua Cluster Leaf Flower Snake Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Clear Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Large Pendant Snake Choker Collar Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Tessitore Pavé Diamond Snake Tubogas Adjustable Coil Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unveil a masterpiece of sophistication with this extraordinary Tessitore pavé diamond tubogas snake necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow and white gold, this unique desig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Five Strand Graduated Snake Chain Necklace, Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold 5 Strand Graduated Snake Chain Circa 1990s.
Mixed Metal
9ct/9k Gold ZigZag Snake Box Choker Necklace Hallmarked Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Rare luxurious bright 9k/9ct Yellow Gold ZigZag Snake Box Link Choker - Late 20th Century Fully British hallmark and stamped 9k on the clasp in Beautiful condition Makers C/C Date...
9k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Citrine Snake Necklace, c.1850s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian era, this stunning necklace takes on the likeness of a snake. Crafted in 15 carat yellow gold the handcrafted piece features a collection of garnets and citri...
Citrine, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 15k 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.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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.