Aquamarine and Lapis Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous gemstone necklace features a beautiful collection of stunning Santa Maria blue
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Citrine Nugget Beaded Necklace with Garnets and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
resembles flowing honeycomb, this necklace is both beautiful and fun! Each citrine bead has a "swirled
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Tile and Ruby Beaded Reversible Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning, reversible necklace features 21 beautifully matched, natural pink rose quartz tiles
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,688Sale Price|20% Off
3 Stone Chain Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.728g,D:0.38ct, Emer:0.91ct,Ruby:1.40ct,
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Rhodonite, Garnet Flower Enhancer with Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original necklace features a lovely rhodonite and garnet flower enhancer pendant with a 16
Rhodocrosite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Hessonite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gol...
Nathalie Jean Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst 18k Gold JungleRemix Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
balls. Mounted on a chain with multiple closures, the JungleRemix Series Pendant Necklace may be easily
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signature Alex & Lee Silver Black & Silver Cord Statement Necklace 1306
By Alex & Lee
Located in Montreal, QC
Necklace. Necklace measures approx. 19” long. More Beautiful in real time! Chic and Stylish…A sure to be
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
13-14mm Aquamarine and Moonstone Beaded Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous aquamarine necklace features natural aquamarine beads in a deep blue color rarely
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Citrine and Round Garnet Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colored gemstone jewelry wardrobe! Beads have an average approximate size of 18x16mm; necklace measures
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with 14k Gold Accents, 24.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely purple amethyst is paired with bright chrome diopside in this colorful beaded necklace that
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Fancy Yellow & Smoky Quartz Necklace
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Achieve the coveted chic and layered look with this 14K yellow gold necklace, measuring 42" in
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,040Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Ruby Nugget Shape Pave Diamond Beads Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:41.83G, Diamond:16.45CT, Sapphire:46.68CT, Ruby:13.02CT
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
beaded necklace featuring Rhodonite, multi-color Tourmaline and Rhodochrosite beads. Beaded necklace is
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace with Hand Carved Rhodonite Floral Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a beautifully hand-carved rhodonite floral pendant on a lovely
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Garnet and Rutilated Quartz Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents, 17 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rich and colorful necklace features unusually fine quality red garnet beads arranged with
Garnet, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Labradorite Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind large heart shaped labradorite and diamond pendant necklace, It is handcrafted in
Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Topaz and Amethyst Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features bold, faceted amethyst and smoky topaz barrel shaped beads
Amethyst, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
16.79 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace can be worn with anything, given its "gold on gold" colorway. It features
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Go...
Hand Carved Agate Flower Enhancer and Coffee Colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely hand carved agate flower necklace is a conversation piece and wonderful way to add
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Phosphosiderite, Kunzite & Amethyst Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique necklace features a luscious collection of rare 14mm round phosphosiderite beads with
Amethyst, Kunzite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
10mm Chalcedony and Moonstone Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace pairs lovely, translucent 10mm blue chalcedony beads with adularescent blue
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Black Onyx, Jade, and Diamond Necklace Enhancer in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace enhancer features a beautiful black onyx tile richly adorned with
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
8.20 Carat Citrine Pear and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rich, golden citrine and deep blue sapphires come together in this beautiful 18k pendant drop that has the presence and feel of an earlier time. The fine "Madeira" citrine is bezel...
Citrine, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features beautifully variegated chrysocolla quartz beads combined with black
Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features beautifully variegated chrysocolla quartz beads combined with black
Onyx, Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Briolette and Citrine Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18"
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty tourmaline and citrine necklace features a collection of pear-shaped tourmaline
Tourmaline, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the raw elegance of nature with this stunning Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace from
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Beaded Necklace with Moonstone, Onyx, and Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original strand of natural emerald beads is truly one-of-a-kind! The emeralds in this necklace
Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...
17mm Labradorite Bead Necklace with Peridot Accents and Gold Clasp, 19.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features impressive 17mm round labradorite beads arranged with peridot
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18.70 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Pendant Necklace masterfully hand-fabricated in Germany by the world-renowned, award
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Pietra Dura Cross Rose Lily of The Valley Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
gemstones are fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle to form an image. The pietra dura technique blossomed
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Chalcedony, Pink Sapphire and Tanzanite "Giverny" Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features a lovely lavender and pink palette, reminiscent of Monet's Garden
Chalcedony, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Mint Green Tourmaline Necklace 3.56 Carat Round - Luxury Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, or Star Ruby, this necklace represents an investment in luxury gemstones and unparalleled design
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.78-Carat Shield-Cut Tanzanite and Hexagon Diamond Platinum Necklace by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A statement necklace by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered on an 8.78 carat shield cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Carnelian Lapis Malachite Tiger's Eye 14 Karat Gold Necklace Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular natural mined gemstone necklace with graduated beads of Jade, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli
Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 1...
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Lightning Ridge Opal White Diamond Gold Necklace Wrap Bracelet, Just Jules 2022
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Long Australian Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Necklace and Multi-wrap Bracelet handmade by
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24.14 Carat Madeira Citrine Diamond Convertible Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This convertible pendant necklace and brooch by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills features a vibrant
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Lavender Star Sapphire, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features a lovely 3.47 carat lavendar star sapphire
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Star Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gol...
2.74 Carat Garnet Cabochon, Garnet Bead and Seed Pearl Filigree Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style that exemplifies quality and a passion for sharing the beauty of gemstones! 14k yellow gold chain
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Faceted Citrine, Fire Opal and Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features warm, honey-colored faceted citrine and bright orange fire opal
Citrine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Faceted Citrine, Fire Opal and Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features warm, honey-colored faceted citrine and bright orange fire opal
Citrine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Round Citrine and Pearl Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace brings golden citrine, luminous white pearls and rich yellow gold together in
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Flash Moonstone, Chrome Diopside, Blue Sapphire and Gold Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely necklace features beautifully matched moonstone beads arranged with bright green
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Elegant 1.27 Carat Aquamarine Cushion & Diamond Necklace – Luxury 14K White Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic 1.27 Carat Aquamarine Cushion & Diamond Necklace – Luxury 14K White Gold Jewelry - Merkaba
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
Black Diamond Tourmaline Quartz Gold Oxidized Silver Necklace, Atelier Zobel '25
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace hand-fabricated by renowned jewelry maker Atelier Zobel (Peter Schmid
Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Go...
7.39 Carat Shield Cut Spessartite Garnet Pendant Necklace 0.27 Carat Diamond
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, collector focused statement necklace by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered on an
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
11.4mm Round South Sea Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace features a gorgeous 11.4mm round South Sea pearl set as an elegant pendant
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$2,950Sale Price|25% Off
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian
Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...
House of Sol Turquoise Howlite Necklace with 24K White Gold Filled HoS Lock
Located in Sarasota, FL
- Dynamic and unique necklace featuring two distinct cuts of Turquoise Howlite — slab and spike
Multi-gemstone, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Key Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This wonderful pendant necklace is crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold and shaped as an elegant
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, G...
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Moonstone Black Spinel Smoky Topaz Intricate Beaded Necklace, Estyn Hulbert
By Estyn Hulbert
Located in Dallas, TX
Wild Geese Necklace intricately hand-fabricated by jewelry artist Estyn Hulbert featuring moonstone
Moonstone, Spinel, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Black Spinel, Gold-filled, Sil...
$9,056Sale Price|20% Off
Long Station Sapphire & MOP Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:47.466g,D:0.64ct, Mop:19.59ct,Sapp:2.65ct,Wood:7.69ct,
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Station Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2024
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Emerald Necklace by jewelry designer Just Jules handmade on a 14k yellow gold dimpled
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Coral Carving and Onyx Charm Necklace in Gold with Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual charm necklace is made of blackened steel and features 5 Mediterranean coral beads
Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Coral, Stainless Steel, Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
$1,530Sale Price|23% Off
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique Spiny Oyster Shell beaded necklace. Necklace is finished
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$2,280Sale Price / set|40% Off
Amethyst Stalactite and Black Pearl Stud Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
earrings and pendant necklace set. Stud earrings feature Amethyst slices and 13mm round Tahitian pearls
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Go...
Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Abstract Key Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking pendant necklace is the kind of piece that leaves a lasting impression whenever it is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone...
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.