Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18k Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace is a 31.5" masterpiece of timeless elegance
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18k Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace is a 31.5" masterpiece of timeless elegance
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'ancre Divine Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Chaine D'ancre Divine Necklace by Hermes. The Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Divine Necklace
Diamond, Rose Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Ceramic Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Rose Gold Ceramic Sautoir Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that beautifully
Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'ancre Danae Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Danaé Pendant Necklace in 18k yellow gold reimagines the maison’s 1938
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,900
W 0.48 in L 35.01 in
Hermès Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Station Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed Hermès, Made in France
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Chandra Necklace in 18k Rose Gold.
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Chandra diamond and pearl necklace in 18k rose gold. The necklace features open circle
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
Hermes New Farandole Diamond Rose Gold Necklace 80
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes New Farandole necklace featured with Diamonds set in 18K Rose Gold. Two
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Rare Signed Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Rope Twist Chain & Bracelet Set
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
d’ancre construction, concealed clasps Extremely rare longer necklace together with bracelet: 26.5
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine D' Ancre Diamond Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermes Chaine D’ancre Diamond Necklace is a dazzling piece that provides sparkle and attracts
18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes 'Chain d'Ancre' Vintage Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage medium size 'chain d'ancre
Gold, 18k Gold
HERMES Chaine D'Ancre Gold Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold toggle link necklace from the Chaine D'Ancre collection by Hermes. Approx
18k Gold
HERMES Chaine D'Ancre 31.5" Long Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Highly sought after 18K gold long chain from the "Chaine D'Anche" collection by Hermes. Weighs
18k Gold
Hermes Paris Gold 'Chain d' Ancre' Long Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage 'chain d'ancre' 32" link
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
Hermès 18K White Gold Diamond Chaîne d'ancre Necklace featuers a 16-inch long chain bearing a diamond-set
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Chaîne d'Ancre Diamond White Gold Collar Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
The Hermes Chaîne d'Ancre motif is pronounced within the shimmering clarity of 0.50ct diamonds on
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47" Weight: 39.8 grams
Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 1960s Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Step into the world of luxury with the Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace, a piece
Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18K Yellow Gold Necklace - Chain necklace length 16.9 inches. Total weight
Hermes Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Diamond Rose Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Link Necklace by Hermes. With 1648 Round Brilliant
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Paris Modernist 'Chain D'Ancre' Gold Link Modernist Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris 'chain d'ancre' small link
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk Diamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold. Set with 1
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Anchors Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
Elegant 18k Yellow GoldChaine d'Ancre Anchors Link Necklace by Hermes. Details: Weight: 133.8
18k Gold
Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
An Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18 karat Yellow and White Gold necklace circa 1950. This iconic Hermès
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 'Chaine D'Ancre' Vintage Small Size Gold Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Encircle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage small size 'chain d'ancre
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Gold Flexible Mesh Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and fine 18K yellow gold flexible mesh necklace by Hermes. It features links of a flexible
18k Gold
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk 18K Rose Gold 3.40 ct Diamond Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This exceptional Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk necklace is a true showpiece. Measuring in at 26” long
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace epitomizes
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold George L’Enfant Chaine D'ancre Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage George L’Enfant “Chaîne d’Ancre” Link Chain 18K Yellow Gold • 165 grams • 18.5 inches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant 18 karat Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant in 18-karat Rose Gold is an exquisite and sophisticated
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Chain D'ancre Punk 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Hermes Chain D'ancre Punk 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. Featuring 112 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Description: 18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47
18k Gold
Hermes Paris George L'Enfant Vintage 'Chaine D'Ancre' Gold 32" Link Chain
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Long and lean, this rare Hermes Paris George L'Enfant vintage 'chaine d'ancre' 18 karat yellow gold
Gold
Hermès Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold necklace by Georges Lenfant for Hermès signed and numbered: Hermès, 11290, model
18k Gold
Hermes Gold Choker Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Elevating the classic chain Necklace concept to lofty new heights, this Chaine D’Ancre Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 4.5 in W 0.5 in L 16 in
Hermes Chandra Black Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace. Meticulously crafted, this necklace is a testament to Hermes' legacy of
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Set of 3 Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Gold Toggle Link Bracelets Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish and elegant set of 3 18K yellow gold toggle link bracelets from the "Chaine D'Ancre
18k Gold
BNIB Hermes Necklace Pendentif Farandole Rose Gold 18K 400 ST Diamonds SH $10K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
BNIB Hermes Necklace Pendentif Farandole Rose Gold 18K 400 ST Diamonds SH $10K The Hermès
Diamond, Rose Gold
new HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace Reference: MELK
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18kt. gold ring with diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Braintree, GB
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18kt. gold ring with 0.64ct. round brilliant diamonds. Made in
Diamond, Gold
Hermès Vintage 18 Carat Gold Chaine D'ancre Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage gold Chaine d'Ancre bracelet by Hermès c.1960s, formed of eighteen uniform oval
18k Gold
HERMES 'Farandole' Pendant Small model in Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès 'Farandole' pendant in yellow gold. Pendant 'Chaîne d'ancre' small model in yellow gold 750
Yellow Gold
Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazing Authentic Hermès Bracelet By Georges LENFANT Pattern: Chaine d'Ancre Made of Yellow Gold
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.65 in D 0.52 in L 8 in
Hermès Paris Rare Vintage Chaine D'Ancre Toggle Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Birkin necklace designed by Hermes. An iconic and very rare vintage Chaine D'ancre toggle bold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Chaîne d’ancre Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold necklace by Georges Lenfant for Hermès signed and numbered: Hermès, 11290, model
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18 Karat Sterling Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic necklace marked "Hermes Paris" with French hallmarks. The chain is sterling silver and the
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace Reference: MELK/A00169
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Hermès Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Gold Medium Marine Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 18K gold toggle link necklace , from the Chaine D'Ancre collection by Hermes. It is the
18k Gold
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Chaine D'ancre Extra Large Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and special this Hermès 18K Yellow Gold 48 Inches Chaine D'Ancre Extra Large Link Chain
Yellow Gold
Hermes Chain d'Ancre Black Pearl Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, England
d'Ancre black pearl and diamond tassel sautoir necklace in 18-karat rose gold. The necklace's centre
Black Pearl, Rose Gold
Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès Farandole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
An Hermès Farandole 18 karat yellow gold long necklace 120cm. This extra long rope necklace is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Diamond 18 Karat Gold Toggle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and fine diamond and 18K gold toggle link necklace from the "Chaine D'Ancre" collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermès 'Chaîne d'ancre' Yellow Gold Necklace, Medium Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Hermès Chaîne d'ancre necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The iconic ship anchor
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hermes classic Chaine d'ancre nautical themed necklace. 16.5" long. Signed HERMES with French
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
: Circumference: 16 - 15.50 " Designer: Hermes Model: Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Rose
Rose Gold
Hermès Collier Chain d'Ancre PM 18K Gold
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Excellent condition Hermès Collier Chain d'Ancre PM 18K Gold COMES WITH CERTIFICATES The epitome
18k Gold
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk Diamond 18k Rose Gold Large Model Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This necklace from Hermès imparts elegance through its distinctive design and is crafted using 18k
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk Long Double Necklace Sterling Silver with 18k Rose
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
: 34" Designer: Hermes Model: Chaine d'Ancre Punk Long Double Necklace Sterling Silver with 18K Rose
Sterling Silver
Hermes Farandole 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Farandole necklace is from Hermes’ nautical-inspired ‘Chain d’Ancre collection.’ The
14k Big Chunky Italian "HWC" Vintage Yellow Gold Link Bracelet 25.8gr, C. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Italian Vintage Gold Chunky Link 14K Gold Bracelet from 1980s! It's the 1980s. Big hair. Power suits. And a gold bracelet that says, "I have arrived." This vintage Italia...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Roy Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu roy and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Y (2020)
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut turquoise. 1 Alhambra shape turquoise stone 15m...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. The Cartier Panther Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring showca...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
$1,850 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold French Chaine d'Ancre Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold bracelet with a variant to the 'chaîne d'Ancre' link consisting of 12 links of polished wire each with two wires countered to the link with toggle clasp, with...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace features 16 iconic clover motifs crafted from mother-of-pearl, each stone unique with its own natural color and characteristics. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Bangle Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Diamonds - 3.84ct This bracelet is currently unavailable. The retail price is $47,000 pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Rose Gold Nail Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Nail Bangle Bracelet Size 16 by CARTIER. The Cartier Juste un Clou Nail Bangle is an exquisite bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold, adorned with sp...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermes HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Haut a Courroies Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 Flag bag featured in H Toile and Black. Black Evercalf leather and signature Hermes Toile H in Black and Ecru. Beautifully deta...
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featured in Sterling Silver. With its nautical inspiration, the Chaine d'Ancre is unmistakably Hermes. Necklace can be worn...
Sterling Silver
$95,400
H 6.3 in W 11 in D 1.57 in
Hermès Kelly Elan Folie Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile & Feather Noir with Gold
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Kelly Elan Folie Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile & Feather Noir with Gold Hardware This exceptional Hermès Kelly Elan Folie is a rare and dramatic piece that blends sophistica...
HERMES Miel brown SHINY CROCODILE 32MM H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm belt is crafted from Miel (honey brown) shiny alligator crocodile leather and finished with the iconic H buckle in brushed palladium. A timeless piece...
Hermes Garden Party 49 Voyage Bag Ecru Beige Navy and Indigo
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Garden Party 49 Voyage bag featured in Ecru, Beige, multicolore Indigo. H Plume canvas in Ecru with an adventurous Teddy H motif in Navy. Negonda calfskin...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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