$5,394Sale Price|24% Off
L 18.5 in
Italian 14k Gold Graduated Brushed Satin Finish Bead Ball Necklace Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 46.51 Grams Necklace Type: Graduated Ball Bead on Box Link Chain
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,518Sale Price|27% Off
L 17.25 in
14K Yellow Gold 17.25" 2.66ctw Diamond Graduated Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 2.66 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 43.91 Grams Chain Type: Plain & Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
L 6 in
Antique English 10ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Graduated Curb link Chain Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Type: Curb Cuban Link Chain Length: 6 Inches (Fitted on a wrist) Chain Width: Graduated from 4.4mm
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Solid Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 17" Graduated Flat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 48.28 Grams Type: Graduated Flat Link Length: 17
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 9 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Chunky Hollow Curb Link Chain, Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Bold, timeless and effortlessly stylish, this 9 carat yellow gold curb link chain is an outstanding
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Graduated Rope Twist Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct yellow gold necklace is made up of graduated rope twist link chain and fastens using a
Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Flat Curb Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A timeless yellow gold necklace, it is made
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 7 in
14K Gold Edwardian Graduated Curb Link Bracelet with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
In this 14k gold bracelet, the curb link graduates to the largest central link that houses a very
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
14 Karat Yellow and 14 Karat Pink Gold Graduated Rope Link Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage graduated hollow rope link necklace made of 14 karat yellow and 14 karat pink gold. The
14k Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Milor Italian 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Interlocking Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Interlocking Curb Link
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements
Yellow Gold
Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold Graduating Chain Necklace with Diamond Link
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Morell Collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Chain Necklace with Elongated Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Saxon collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Walters Faith 18K Gold Graduating Chain Bracelet with Elongated Diamond Link
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Morell Collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Chain Link Bracelet with Elongated
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Graduated Link Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
18Karat yellow gold solid curb link choker necklace with center link pave' set with diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Graduated Curb Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLean, VA
18 Kt. yellow gold graduated domed curb link necklace is a must have for any jewelry collection
18k Gold
Gold Tone Chunky Graduating Linked Rounds Collar Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely and light weight! Gold tone metal linked rounds graduating in size. 3 larger in front
Graduated Fancy Open Link Gold 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace 38.40 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Graduated Fancy Open Link Gold 14K Yellow Gold Necklace 38.40 grams 16" Metal: Yellow Gold Purity
14k Gold
9 Kt Rose Gold Double Albert Gentleman's Pocket Watch Chain and 18 Kt Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
George III 1810 one third of a guinea 18 Kt gold fob. The double graduated curb link chain marked 9 kt
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Graduated Chain Link Diamond Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 18k Gold Graduated Chain Link Diamond Necklace Era: Modern c.1980's Hallmarks: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Gold Graduated Cuban Link Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold Cubain Link Chain Graduating in size 18 Karat (hallmarked) 16 Inches Made in Italy Large
18k Gold
Graduated Beaded Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in London, GB
Comments: This necklace was beautifully made in 18kt yellow gold. It features a graduated line of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Graduated Size Hardwear Link Chain Necklace 25g R4694
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Graduated Size Horseshoe Link Chain Necklace 25g Designer Style Chunky R4694 ♥ We also
18k Gold
Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 17.5" Graduated Byzantine Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.65 Grams Chain Type: Byzantine Link Chain Length: 17.5
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Graduated Flat & Domed Byzantine Link Chain Necklace w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
This well made Italian made byzantine link chain necklace is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Gold 18" Graduated Dual Finish Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Links Chain Length: 18 Inches Chain Width: Graduated from 15.3mm (0.60") (at the clasp link) to 31.1mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Twisted Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Graduated Twisted Rope Link Gold Chain Necklace composed of 18k yellow. With a twisted rope
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Double Graduated Curb Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian-era Albert chain, crafted from 9ct rose gold and featuring a double graduated curb link design
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany HardWear graduated chain necklace in 18k rose gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
Tiffany HardWear graduated chain necklace in 18k rose gold.A bold chain of our signature gauge
Rose Gold
Boucheron Retro Double Link Beads Yellow Gold Graduated Link Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
. It is made in 18kt yellow gold and comprises double beaded and graduated links. The clasp is numbered
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Curb Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This secondhand gold necklace features a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Carat Gold Hammered Graduated Chain Set with 1.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold hammered graduated chain set with 1.55ct old cut diamond handmade in Notting Hill London
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Hardwear Large Graduate Link 18k yellow gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Hardwear Large Graduate Link 18k yellow gold weight approximately 50 gram 18 inches
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Pave Diamond Graduated Mariner Link Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamonds: 412 round brilliant cut = 4.95cttw
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co City Hardwear Graduated Link Diamond Pave Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
RRP £66,000 ITEM CONDITION Excellent XUPES REFERENCE COMJ708 MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Hardwear MODEL REFERENCE 68692482 AGE 2022 GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Tiffany Box and...
Diamond, Rose Gold
BULGARI, 18k Gold and Coin Necklace, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A massive coin necklace by BVLGARI. The 28" 18k yellow gold graduated solid curb link chain
Milor Italian 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Interlocking Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Interlocking Curb Link
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Italian 14kYellow Gold Graduated Tubogas 16in. Choker Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 35.6 Grams Chain Type: Tubogas Accordion Link Chain Length
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k fire agate and Claw Necklace Signed c1970
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An interesting and unusual 22k yellow gold necklace. The gold link chain with graduated claws set
A 9ct Rose Gold Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain C1900s
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
example of English craftsmanship, manufactured in 9ct rose gold graduated curb link pocket watch chain
Crivelli White Gold & Diamond Curb Chain Ring
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Graduated White Gold flat curb link Chain set with Full cut Clean & White Diamonds. Signed
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain or Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 14k rose gold graduated double link chain measuring 16 inches in length and weighing 31
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Link Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern Italian graduated link necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace measures 17.75
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Graduated Double Curb Link Chain Necklace Italy
Located in Guilford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 38.6g Ladies Graduated Double Curb Link Chain Necklace Italy 17" Condition
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Graduated Curb Link Chain Necklace in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This resplendent curb link chain necklace, crafted in sumptuous 18 karat yellow gold, is a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.84 in L 19.5 in
Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Graduated Double Cable Chain Link Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly simple gold chain link necklace will stand the test of time. The classic design gently
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Hollow Graduated Beaded Chain Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
14k Yellow Gold and is 18 inches long. It has 12 14k Gold beads, the largest is 7mm and graduates
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Link Necklace with Ancient Roman Coin
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A massive coin necklace by BVLGARI. The 39 cm long 18k yellow gold graduated solid curb link chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Solid Link Graduated Necklace
Located in Yardley, PA
This solid 14 karat gold necklace is extra long at 20 inches. The weight is 53 grams and the links
14k Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Graduating Double Albert Watch Chain, 58.6g
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 9ct yellow gold graduating curb link double albert watch chain, and T bar. The chain is
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold Graduating Double Albert Watch Chain, 40.1g
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 9ct mellow rose gold graduating curb link double albert watch chain, and T-bar. The chain is
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 1905, 50.8g
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold graduating curb link double albert watch chain, and T-bar. The chain
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 1920, 37.2 Grams
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique 9ct yellow gold curb link graduating double albert watch chain, and T-bar. Assay
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
George V 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 52.3 grams
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V 9ct rose gold graduating curb link albert watch chain, and T-bar. Assay: - .375 (9
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
George V 9ct Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain, 1912
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V era 9ct mellow rose gold graduating curb link Albert watch chain, complete with T-bar
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Kt Rose Gold Gentleman's Pocket Watch Chain with 18 Kt Gold Dollar Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt rose gold Gentleman's pocket watch graduated curb link chain, the two strands joined by a
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Graduated Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in QLD , AU
Every jewellery wardrobe should have a wonderful gold curb link chain necklace, a must for every
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Chain Necklace 14 Karat Gold, Denmark, 1970
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Rare 14k solid Gold heavy link graduated chain necklace designed by master goldsmith S
14k Gold, Gold
George V 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 1919
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V era 9ct yellow gold graduating curb link double Albert watch chain, complete with T-bar
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Drop Necklace
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
link chain. Graduated dimensions of Opals 9.5 mm - 14 mm
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Multi-cut stones set in 18K white gold that create the illusion of single pear shape diamond. These stunning earrings are a black tie Harry Winston look. The total carat weight is 4....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Demiparure from the Draperie Collection is a mesmerizing display of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted in luminous gold, the set features a necklace comprisin...
Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Necklace 115 grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning design from Tiffany & Co. Necklace 16.5 inches long and 13mm wide Marked: T & Co 2001 750 Italy Total Weight : 115.8 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl YG Bracelet. COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 4 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl. C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.33 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless round diamond tennis necklace with dangling asscher cut and GIA certified pear brilliant diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.33 carats total di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990's Wide Diamond Curb Link 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Enjoy this high-quality Large interconnecting Square Curb link to create the design of this Bold Diamond Bracelet. Crafted in both 18K yellow, this bracelet measures approximately....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Solid Bark-Finish Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage unisex bracelet looks luxurious and timeless. The circa 1980s Vintage bracelet with Bark-Finish link is crafted in 18K yellow gold. This Matte Gold bracelet weighs i...
Yellow Gold
Graff Round and Pear Shape Diamond Drop Pendant on Chain
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Graff diamond drop pendant dazzles with its exquisite array of round and pear shape diamonds, each stone perfectly cut and set to create a stunning cascade of brilliance. This G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Heavy Brushed Finished Link Toggle Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 79.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold toggle necklace featuring a brushed finish motif link weighing 79.8 grams, with two Cabochon Rubies on the lock. A very nice weight to this necklace. Links Measu...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French 1950s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twill-Knit Mesh Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks. An important and supple vintage bracelet, it is formed of a flat mesh like a twill over its entire length. The...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set Embrace the captivating artistry of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. w...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 81339
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold 34mm Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex. Features a black diamond dial, complemented by a white gold bezel set with approximately 118 round brilliant cut diamonds. The timepi...
Diamond, White Gold
Classic Natural Diamond 2.00 ctw Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Classic, sparkling diamond stud earrings in 14K white gold. Each earring features a solitaire round brilliant cut diamond set with four prongs. Choose from a variety of size options...
Diamond, White Gold
$11,998Sale Price|27% Off
L 16 in
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...
18k 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.
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.