Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.5 mm width. Substantial 22.18 grams weight. A...
18k Gold
Chain Bracelet with 33.50 Ct of Black Diamonds. Single Piece. Handmade
Located in Rome, IT
The bracelet is a chain model, and is made up of twenty-seven round links on which 33.50 ct of black diamonds are set. The bracelet is in black burnished 18 Kt white gold. The closur...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chain Bracelet with 30.76 Ct of White Diamonds. Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The bracelet is a chain model, and is made up of twenty-seven round links on which 30.76 ct of white diamonds are set. The bracelet is in 18 Kt white gold. The closure of the bracele...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
22ct gold handmade link bracelet
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
A 22ct gold hammered handmade link chain bracelet adorned with an antique old-cut round diamond set in 22ct gold.
Diamond, Gold
Chain Necklace/Bracelet with 64.26 Ct of White and Black Diamonds. Handmade.
Located in Rome, IT
The necklace is composed of two chain bracelets, a bracelet with ct 30.76 of white diamonds, and another bracelet with ct 33.50 of black diamonds in black burnished gold. The jewel ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
One of a Kind White Sterling Silver Handmade Link Chain Necklace, John Iversen
By John Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind Double Dot Links Chain by award-winning, legendary jewelry maker John Iversen, hand-fabricated in his signature, finely-textured and distinctly-toned sterling silver fe...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Handmade 18K White Gold Box Link Bracelet
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K White Gold Box Link Bracelet 5mm width 9.5 inches
18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
White South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet by Water Jewels. Handmade with an 18K Yellow Gold chain strung with 5 White round South Sea Pearls.
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
White South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Necklace by Water Jewels. Handmade with an 18K Yellow Gold chain strung with 12 White round South Sea Pearls.
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Collar Necklace, Handmade
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian diamond floral collar necklace in 18k yellow gold, designed as a woven gold neck collar accented by five sculpted flower motifs set with round brilliant-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Adjustable Length Red Anchor Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive, handcrafted necklace, made in Italy, Featuring ten meticulously carved red coral paste stones in the shape of chaîne d'ancre links, this piece is interspersed with three ...
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Adjustable Length Anchor Chain Agate Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Featuring thirteen meticulously carved blue agate stones in the shape of chaîne d'ancre links, this piece is interspersed with three handmade yellow solid gold chain links, creating ...
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Bracelet, 4.28ct Gemstone
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,598Sale Price / item|25% Off
0.90 Carat Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Handmade Adjustable Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEBR-48671 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Bracelet Style: Diamond Station Bracelet Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.41 Grams Gross Weight: 3.59 Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond Graduated Handmade Tennis Necklace 18K White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Elegant and timeless, this handcrafted natural diamond necklace showcases a beautifully graduated row of emerald-cut diamonds that create exceptional brilliance and refined symmetry....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
18.96 Ct Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 18K Rose Gold Handmade Necklace
Located in Deira, AE
A timeless essential in every fine jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace showcases a continuous row of brilliant natural round diamonds, creatin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,526Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rosary 18kt Gold Sacred Heart Rubies Diamonds
Located in Roma, RM
It was with Pope Pius V, on the occasion of the Battle of Lepanto, the recitation of the rosary was consecrated in the form that is still in use today. In the Middle Ages, around the...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Multi Gemstones & Sapphire Station 38" Long Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Gemstones - Including Sapphire - Round & Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid & Pastel Colors Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Chain, Bezel 14k Gold Ha...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,529Sale Price / item|25% Off
Mix Cut Diamond Station Bracelet 18K White Gold Adjustable Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEBR-48676 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Bracelet Style: Diamond Station Bracelet Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.19 Grams Gross Weight: 3.31 Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,598Sale Price / item|25% Off
0.92 Carats Minimalist Mixed Cut Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold Handmade
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted with understated elegance, this handmade diamond bracelet combines modern minimalism with timeless brilliance. A carefully balanced arrangement of emerald-cut, pear-shaped, a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Planished Heavy Link Chain Necklace - 21"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Experience every day luxury in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handmade Round PlanishedHeavy Link Chain Necklace.
18k Gold, Gold
Large South Sea Pearl with Diamonds on Gold Chain Necklace N1859
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Large 23x18.5mm South Sea pearl with diamonds suspended from an exquisite handmade 14k yellow gold link chain. Item # N1859 Materials and Weight South Sea pearl 23x18.5m...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
1.02 Carat Radiant Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.83 Carat Radiant Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Round Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.73 Carat Emerald Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Georgian Low-Karat Gold Amethyst-Paste Bracelet, Handmade, c. 1800
Located in Northampton, MA
This exquisite and authentic Georgian-era bracelet is a rare survivor from the late 18th to early 19th century, crafted entirely by hand in low-karat gold and set with twenty-one bea...
Amethyst, Gold
1970s Handmade Sterling Silver Gold with Tiger Eye American Studio Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade sterling silver and gold 1970's necklace with tiger eye and gold stud accents.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
1.85 Carat Round Diamond Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.03 Ct Diamond Princess Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Charm Link Bar Bracelet 14K Solid Gold Handmade Bracelet Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Charm Link Bar Bracelet 14K Solid Gold Handmade Bracelet Gift For Women. Main Stone Color White Metal White Gold Item Length 7.5 in Main Stone Diamond Base Metal White Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 14.48 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :-SECH-73011 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 15.98 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 13.09 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 14.48 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace L...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 14.48 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :-SECH-73011 Gross Wt. :- 19.26 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 16.36 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 14.48 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace Len...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,782Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 750 Yellow Gold South Sea & Keshi Pearl Necklace, 75cm, 12 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
necklace and bracelet together made a long chain with 75 cm, weight total 12 grams, 7 very fine southsea and saltwater keshi pearls (6,3-12,45 mm), great natural goldcolor, AAA+, han...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.8 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
11.8 Carat SI/HI Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry This breathtaking piece features seamless pear cut diamonds row making tennis necklace. Diamonds are...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mughal Revival 22K Enamel Wide Mesh Bracelet Handmade
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Mughal Revival 22K gold wide bracelet, entirely handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail. The centerpiece features rich cloisonné enamel in royal blue and deep ...
18k Gold, Enamel
1.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k WG
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Carat Diamond Radiant Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k WhiteGold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Bracelet with Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winner Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal, one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old word Italian craftsmanship T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.55 Carat Spessartite Gemstone Orangy Red Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k YG
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.73Ct Purplish Pink Sapphire Radiant Delicate Handmade Solitaire Nec. In 14K WG
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K. Bracciale e Catena, Set, in Oro Giallo e Diamanti. Handmade in Italy
Located in Cattolica, IT
A solid chain composed of three different links. An oval link, an octagonal brushed yellow gold link and an elongated octagonal diamond link in natural white gold.
Diamond, Gold
Dower & Hall 14k Gold & Diamond Five Star Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This delicate 14k yellow gold bracelet features five diamond set Stars. Suspended on fine gold chain, this handmade bracelet is from a new collection of Guiding Stars with designs in...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Dower & Hall 14k Gold & Diamond Single North Star Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Suspended on fine gold chain, this handmade bracelet is from a new collection of Guiding Stars with designs inspired by our ever-popular True North charms.
Diamond, 14k Gold
27 Carat Freeform Australian Boulder Opal with Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant 18K
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Necklace Details: Freeform Australian Opal (43 mm x 17.5 mm x 6 mm) weighs exactly 27 Carats Tanzanite weights 1.01 Carats (3) Diamonds weighing 0.30 Carats Total Gem Weight: 28.3...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Handmade Chain
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Handmade Chain
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Handmade Chain
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$45,500Sale Price / item|35% Off
Heavy 18k Solid Gold Handmade Custom Chain Link Necklace
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold 18k solid gold chain link necklace is meticulously handcrafted in our signature style. Composed of 60+ substantial links, each sculpted to perfection, it carries a striking...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,000Sale Price / item|35% Off
Heavy 18k Solid Yellow Gold handmade Chain Link Bracelet
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffith Bracelet: A striking balance of structure and fluidity, this Art Deco Crescent Chain Bracelet is a bold yet refined expression of modern elegance. Crafted in solid 18K g...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold 1.05ctw Old Diamond Large Cross Handmade Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.05ctw (approx.) (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 1.02ct Old Pear Diamond Solitaire Handmade Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 2.50 Grams Chain Type: Handmade Open Link Chain Length: 16.5 Inches Clasp: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Height: 12.8mm (...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Diamond Bar Chain Drop Earring 14K Solid Gold Handmade Gold Christmas Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bar Chain Drop Earring 14K Solid Gold Handmade Gold Christmas Earring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Handmade Italian 14K Gold 23.5" Polished Flexible Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and well made chain necklace was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry features emerald set in center of the round cut diamond chain making a chain necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Rose White Gold 38" Long Interlocking Handmade Wire Wrapped Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Rose & White Gold Weight: 224.14 Grams Chain Type: Interlocking Handmade Wire Wrapped Link Chain Length: 38 Inches Clasp: Hidden Lobster Claw Clasp Width: 7.1mm Conditi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,010Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Inclined 5 ct Amethyst Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$890Sale Price|25% Off
Handmade 10k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Pendant On 14K Yellow Gold 18" Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
I love this pendant because you can wear it for any reason or occasion. It has a 7 two mm brilliant cut diamond in the center of the pendant and 37 baguette cut diamonds surroundin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 6.5" Unique Polished Hinged Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and very well made chain bracelet was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
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.