$51,416Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 65.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 9.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent piece of art , so sophisticated, refined and glamour designed by Italian artist. Stunning Necklace come in 18K gold with 11 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds , fine qu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$51,488Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 65.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 9.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent piece of art , so sophisticated, refined and glamour designed by Italian artist. Stunning Necklace come in 18K gold with 11 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds , in perf...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 65.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 9.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent piece of art , so sophisticated, refined and glamour designed by Italian artist. Stunning Necklace come in 18K gold with 11 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds , fine qu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.65 Carat Green Emerald Oval Cut Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features an oval-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.65 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41 Carat Green Emerald Oval Cut Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features an oval-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.41 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 17.00 Carat Zambian Emeralds 6.50 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A bespoke piece! Talented design jewels can be exquisitely breathtaking. with their intricate details and stunning craftsmanship. Their allure is undeniable , as they have power to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.1 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.96 Carat Green Emerald Oval Cut Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features an oval-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.96 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Choker Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 34.80 carats of certified Fine “Intense Green” Emeralds. 66.08 carats of white round, pear and marquise cut diamonds. Set in 18k white gold Fits 16-17 inch neck....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Oval & Watermelon Tourmaline Unshape Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 103.90 carats of Gemstone. The Necklace are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary...
Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.0tcw 14K Emerald & Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant - Oval Cut Green Gem Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn yourself with the captivating charm of our Emerald & Sapphire Heart Pendant. At its center, an oval-cut emerald, set east to west in a four-prong setting, displays a medium gre...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire
18KT Gold, 4.97ct. Diamond & Oval Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Lariat Style Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Round white brilliant diamonds alternating with oval rubies, emeralds and sapphires makeup the composition of this beautiful necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,510Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Totally is emerald about 1.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.32 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious 18KT yellow gold 17-inch necklace featuring 6.49ct total of vibrant oval-cut natural emeralds, elegantly set in bezel settings, accented by 0.61ct total of round-cut natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond 7.14 Carat Oval Australian Black Opal Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Australian Black Opal Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Necklace Handmade in Platinum.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Halo Oval Emerald Natural Diamond Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Oval-cut emeralds framed by sparkling diamonds enhance its regal appeal.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$18,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $37, 500 Important 18KT Gold Large Fancy Oval Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Necklace with Magnificent Large Fancy Oval Cut Emeralds Flanked by Fine Glittering White Diamonds Throughout.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace A nice necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a 0.50 karats emerald th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
16.47tcw 14K Vintage Inspired Oval Emerald Cabochon & Oval Amethyst Drop Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable emerald and amethyst necklace, that showcases three gorgeous gemstones.
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.19ct Emerald Star Pendant 14K Textured Gold Bezel-Set Oval Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Discover the ethereal beauty of our Emerald Star Pendant, a truly celestial piece centered around a vivid green natural oval emerald that seems to hold the mysteries of the universe....
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite emerald and diamond necklace set with graduated line of alternating oval-cut diamonds and emeralds, mounted in platinum, 16 inches The biggest emeralds weigh approxima...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.88 Carat Oval cut Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic pendant necklace showcasing an Oval shape, lush green emerald weighing 3.88 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,722Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This breathtaking piece features a seamless row of oval cut diamonds with pear cut diamonds in a differ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$35,902Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This breathtaking piece features a seamless row of oval cut diamonds with pear cut diamonds in a differ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,869Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Emerald. Necklace's length is 45cm. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow, White or Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 29.06Ct Pear & Oval Cut Zambian Emerald 14 Carat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 29.06Ct Pear & Oval Cut Zambian Emerald 14 Carat White Gold Necklace The graduated pear & oval-cut emeralds are aligned in a delicate Y-style formation, offering a flowing, e...
Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$43,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 29.06Ct Pear & Oval Cut Zambian Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 29.06Ct Pear & Oval Cut Zambian Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Necklace The graduated pear & oval-cut emeralds are aligned in a delicate Y-style formation, offering a flowing, e...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.68 Carat Oval Emerald Double Halo 14K Yellow Gold Necklace 0.32 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
In the center one oval natural emerald weighing 1.68 carats. Necklace is 18 inches long.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald White Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating pendant necklace featuring a central green emerald encircled by intricate loops adorned with sparkling diamonds. 14K White Gold. 0.30 CTW White Diamonds. 1.52 Cts. Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$204,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round and oval-cut emeralds, pear-shaped, circular and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum and gold, 43 cm long, numbered approximately 75 carats total
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Halo Oval Emerald Diamond Necklace Earring Set in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Designed for special events, weddings, and milestone occasions, this set blends symmetry and brilliance for a complete look. ★ MATERIALS ★ NECKLACE ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: ...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Meghna Jewels 16.48 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 16.48 carats Emerald and 12.0 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Willow 10K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.42 carat and Round-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.82tcw 18K Dark Rare Green Emerald-Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning oval emerald & diamond accent necklace in fine 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.90 ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Necklace Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring approximately 23.90 carats of 54 vibrant oval-cut emeralds, each stone is meticulously set in opulent platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
CERTIFIED 4.31 Carat Oval cut Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic Certified pendant necklace showcasing an Oval shape, lush green emerald weighing 4.31 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
110 Ct Oval Natural Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Necklace, Earring Suite 14 K Gold
Located in New York, NY
110 Ct Oval Natural Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Necklace Suite set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold is a stunning piece.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
80 Carats Bespoke Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace custom-designed necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Bespoke Emerald & Diamond Necklace custom-designed necklace This extraordinary piece will feature: 60 carats of Colombian emeralds, hand-selected for their vibrant green hue ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, measuring 18 inches in length.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, measuring 18 inches in length.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Inline Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Emerald: 41 oval cut = 6.15cttw Length: necklace measures 17.5-inches in length Weight: 12.68 grams
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amelie 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Pendant. This Pendant is made Oval-Cut Prong setting Natural Emerald (1 Pcs) 0.17 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Drop Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite natural Zambian emerald and diamond necklace, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,300Sale Price|50% Off
Auction - GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Pendant
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval shaped Green Emerald weighing 3.53 Carats surrounded by 16 Round Diamonds to give a contrast and attention to the Emerald, attached to a unassuming diamond bail with a...
Diamond, Emerald
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green guilloche vitreous enamel, 35 diamonds, total 0.69 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 18 Emerald Cab...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Emerald Gripoix Crystals Green Marble Eye Oval Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Eye Oval Pendant Crystals Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
9.40ct. Natural Emeralds Diamonds Yard Necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Mod Yard Necklace 8cts of Natural Oval Emeralds Yard Station Necklace Clean Clarity & Transparent / Oval, Full Cut Brilliants.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wood Collar Necklace with three stunning Emeralds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wood Collar Wood, Zambian Emeralds & 14k Gold Brown wood chunky wood collar with three thick gold bezeled stunning Zambian oval emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Necklace – Fine Designer Jewelry
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
At its center lies a vivid oval-cut emerald weighing 7.85 carats, celebrated for its rich green hue and timeless allure.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Gripoix Oval Emerald Light Green Pendant Chunky Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Gripoix Oval Light Green Emerald Pendant Bib Chunky Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Pendant – 18ct Yellow Gold Halo Design
Located in London, GB
A refined emerald and diamond pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a rich oval cabochon-cut natural emerald at the centre. The smooth, polished emerald is beautifull...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features 28.52 carats of oval-shape emeralds with intense green color that make up the flower’s petals Adding to that are 5.43 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set between e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
100 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
✨ Design Highlights A captivating sequence of 33 vivid green emeralds, alternating between regal oval and sumptuous cushion cuts, each exuding natural elegance and depth.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Necklace 0.12ct 18 Inch
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This delicate emerald and diamond necklace is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a vibrant 6 x 4mm oval cut emerald accented by 0.12 carats total weight of natural round single ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k 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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.
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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.