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Nanis 18k

Nanis 18K White Gold 1.20ct Diamond Earrings NA42-100725
Nanis 18K White Gold 1.20ct Diamond Earrings NA42-100725

Nanis 18K White Gold 1.20ct Diamond Earrings NA42-100725

By Nanis

Located in Southampton, PA

These Nanis earrings are designed to add sparkle to every movement. Diamonds with a total weight of

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NANIS IPANEMA 18K Rutilated Quartz Diamond Wide Cuff Italian Bracelet 6.50”
NANIS IPANEMA 18K Rutilated Quartz Diamond Wide Cuff Italian Bracelet 6.50”

NANIS IPANEMA 18K Rutilated Quartz Diamond Wide Cuff Italian Bracelet 6.50”

By Nanis

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A beautifully made bracelet by Italian maker, Nanis. It is done in 18K yellow gold and set with

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Elite Italian 18k Solid Gold Diamond Brushed Finish Dangle Drop Earrings
Nanis Elite Italian 18k Solid Gold Diamond Brushed Finish Dangle Drop Earrings

Nanis Elite Italian 18k Solid Gold Diamond Brushed Finish Dangle Drop Earrings

By Nanis

Located in Montclair, NJ

Stamp: Elite for Nanis - Italy - 18k Condition: Shows some light surface wear. Excellent overall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet signed by Nanis
Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet signed by Nanis

Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet signed by Nanis

By Nanis

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Nanis Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet is a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry crafted by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Italy 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Disc Dangle Earring
Nanis Italy 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Disc Dangle Earring

Nanis Italy 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Disc Dangle Earring

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful, 18k Yellow Gold disc earrings. These, lovely two tone gold dangle earrings weight 9.85

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Nanis Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K
Nanis Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K

Nanis Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K

By Nanis

Located in Vienna, VA

Nanis Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18K Nanis Pearl & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nani’s Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Elite Criss Cross Ring
Nani’s Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Elite Criss Cross Ring

Nani’s Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Elite Criss Cross Ring

By Nanis

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring a row of (22) full-cut diamonds, 0.17 ct. tw., VS, G-H, bead set in an 18k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Necklace NA43-100725
Nanis 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Necklace NA43-100725

Nanis 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Necklace NA43-100725

By Nanis

Located in Southampton, PA

A sleek, contemporary design makes this Nanis necklace an elegant addition to any jewelry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Sapphire Pendant Necklace

Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Sapphire Pendant Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Southampton, PA

Take any jewelry collection to the next level by introducing this stunning necklace from Nanis

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 5.03 Ct Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 5.03 Ct Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace

Nanis 18K Yellow Gold 5.03 Ct Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Southampton, PA

This Nanis necklace is equal parts sweet and sophisticated. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Nanis 18K White Gold 0.85 Ct Black and White Diamond Necklace
Nanis 18K White Gold 0.85 Ct Black and White Diamond Necklace

Nanis 18K White Gold 0.85 Ct Black and White Diamond Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Southampton, PA

This necklace from Nanis features a beautiful display of contrasting colors and textures. On this

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Nanis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Made Choker Link Necklace
Nanis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Made Choker Link Necklace

Nanis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Made Choker Link Necklace

By Nanis

Located in New York, NY

NANIS Choker link necklace finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold , made in Italy composed of four

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Nanis Dancing in the Rain 18K Gold Signed Pendant, 2000
Nanis Dancing in the Rain 18K Gold Signed Pendant, 2000

Nanis Dancing in the Rain 18K Gold Signed Pendant, 2000

By Nanis

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Nanis Dancing In The Rain Pendant. Wonderful design and perfect execution. This gorgeous Nanis

Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Nanis Diamond Amarcord Ring in 18k Yellow Gold- AS1-571
Nanis Diamond Amarcord Ring in 18k Yellow Gold- AS1-571

Nanis Diamond Amarcord Ring in 18k Yellow Gold- AS1-571

By Nanis

Located in Carmel, IN

This luxurious Diamond Amarcord Ring by Nanis was handcrafted in 18k yellow gold and made

Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Diamond & Quartz Ipanema Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS52-515
Nanis Diamond & Quartz Ipanema Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS52-515

Nanis Diamond & Quartz Ipanema Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS52-515

By Nanis

Located in Carmel, IN

This luxurious Diamond & Quartz Ipanema Earrings by Nanis was handcrafted in 18k yellow gold and

Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Bonbon Mulit Gemstone Bracelet
Nanis Bonbon Mulit Gemstone Bracelet

Nanis Bonbon Mulit Gemstone Bracelet

By Nanis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Nanis 18Kt Yellow Gold Multi Chain Bracelet From the Bonbon Collection Features Colorful Gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold

Nanis Italian Solid 18k Yellow Gold 16.5" Puffed Heart Tube Link Necklace
Nanis Italian Solid 18k Yellow Gold 16.5" Puffed Heart Tube Link Necklace

Nanis Italian Solid 18k Yellow Gold 16.5" Puffed Heart Tube Link Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 72.4 Grams Chain Type: 8.7mm Puffed Heart Tube Chain Chain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis 5.03ct Pavé Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Large Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Nanis 5.03ct Pavé Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Large Heart Pendant Chain Necklace

Nanis 5.03ct Pavé Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Large Heart Pendant Chain Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Miami, FL

from the Italian Brand Nanis. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with all open heart-inspired links, in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nanis Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Olga Chain Necklace
Nanis Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Olga Chain Necklace

Nanis Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Olga Chain Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

size from 6.0 x 8.0 mm to 8.0 x 10.5 mm. Stamped 750 with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold. Fully

Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Bonbon Gem and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Nanis Bonbon Gem and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Nanis Bonbon Gem and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

By Nanis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Light and versatile Nanis Bonbon 18k yellow gold chain necklace featuring cultured pearls, blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yello...

Nanis Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Oversized Linkage Necklace
Nanis Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Oversized Linkage Necklace

Nanis Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Oversized Linkage Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

pivots open with slight flexibility Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed Nanis Circa

Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nani Cesare Modernist Turquoise Long Necklace 18Kt Gold With 14.06 Ctw Diamonds
Nani Cesare Modernist Turquoise Long Necklace 18Kt Gold With 14.06 Ctw Diamonds

Nani Cesare Modernist Turquoise Long Necklace 18Kt Gold With 14.06 Ctw Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Graduated long turquoise necklace designed by Nani Cesare. Fabulous statement long necklace

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nanis Diamond Pave Dancing in the Rain Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS20-538
Nanis Diamond Pave Dancing in the Rain Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS20-538

Nanis Diamond Pave Dancing in the Rain Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, OS20-538

By Nanis

Located in Carmel, IN

These Nanis Dancing in the Rain Earrings play with light and elegant diamond details. It was

Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Italian Brushed Station Lariat Necklace
Nanis Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Italian Brushed Station Lariat Necklace

Nanis Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Italian Brushed Station Lariat Necklace

By Nanis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

brushed oval drop; measuring 8.0 x 10.9 mm and 11.5 x 14.8 mm Completed by logo link fully signed NANIS

Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nanis White Gold and Diamond Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklace
Nanis White Gold and Diamond Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklace

Nanis White Gold and Diamond Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklace

By Nanis

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Nanis heart-shaped pendant crafted in 18 karat white gold is comprised of many open

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nanis 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring 0.24 Carat 9.8g
Nanis 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring 0.24 Carat 9.8g

Nanis 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring 0.24 Carat 9.8g

By Nanis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Nanis 18k White Gold & Diamond Ring 9.8g Size 6 For sale is a beautiful Nanis 18k white gold and

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate NANIS 18KT Italy Yellow Gold CHAIN LINK LIBERA ICON NECKLACE
Estate NANIS 18KT Italy Yellow Gold CHAIN LINK LIBERA ICON NECKLACE

Estate NANIS 18KT Italy Yellow Gold CHAIN LINK LIBERA ICON NECKLACE

By Nanis

Located in Miami, FL

Estate NANIS 18KT Yellow Gold CHAIN LINK LIBERA ICON NECKLACE. Nanis 18KT Necklace Italy Length

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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Boston, MA

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By Cartier

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By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

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By Chaumet

Located in Paris, FR

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Located in London, GB

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By Chimento

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

We absolutely love this chic choker necklace by Italian jeweler, Chimento. Since 1964, the Chimento brand has been a leader in Italian goldsmith mastery. Their creations are exquisit...

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By Cartier

Located in London, England

A stylish vintage Cartier 'Fidelity' chain link lock and key bracelet set in 18k white gold. The bracelet is composed of 15 individual polished white gold links which makes the bra...

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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By Chaumet

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By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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By Cartier

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

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By Marchisio

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Nanis 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate nanis 18k for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect nanis 18k may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing nanis 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Nanis each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any nanis 18k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our nanis 18k for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Nanis 18k?

The price for a nanis 18k starts at $525 and tops out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.