18K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Wrap Centerpiece Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Emerald: 1 pear cut= 0.75ct Diamonds: 53 round cut= 1.40cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Length: the necklace measures 16.25” inches in lengt...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Pear Diamond & White Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "1 Pear-shaped Diamonds 0.31 CT 60 White Diamonds 1.66 CT 1 Emerald 4.32 CT (GIA1469111263) 18KW 10.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold &...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 2.15ct Elongated Pear Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The center carries the neatly set elongated pear cut emerald that shows an attractive size, weighing exactly 1.85 carats in weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.70 Carat Fine Quality Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning emerald solitaire necklace expertly hand set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Pear-Shaped Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pendant necklace features a large pear-shaped emerald cabochon as its centerpiece, showcasing a rich, vivid green hue with the natural depth and character typical of fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.19 Carat Pear shape Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple and classic pendant necklace showcasing 5 pear shape emeralds weigh 1.19 carats and 78 round diamonds weigh 0.28 carat, Made in 18 karats white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Emerald Natural Diamond Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
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$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
1.97 Carat Emerald Pear Shaped Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald pieces.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .65 CT Pear Emerald and .60 CTW Diamond Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .65 CT pear emerald and .60 CTW diamond necklace. Necklace measures 18 inches long, diamond cut cable chain, all diamonds are round, has a lobster clasp to open and c...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Natural Emerald & Diamond Drop Vintage Style Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This floral-designed necklace spectacularly displays a fine pear-shaped natural Emerald studded excellently in a classic 18K white gold setting on the charismatic floral pattern with...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$57,865Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Necklace SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This stunning handmade necklace features 34.07 carats of natural pear-shaped Zambian emeralds, beautifully complemented by 17.67 carats of brilliant SI/H diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$26,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold This necklace is masterfully set with pear cut emeralds with pear cut diamonds making down row necklace en...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Emerald Diamond Fringe Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Emerald Diamond Fringe Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut ruby and round cut diamond.
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$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace 1.63ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant necklace features a 1.63 carat pear-cut emerald set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Necklace and Pendant - 14.12 Carat Pear-Shape Emerald and 37.68 CTW Diamonds.
Located in Miami, FL
The Pendant: Suspended as the focal masterpiece is a magnificent pear-shaped emerald weighing an impressive 14.12 carats.
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$3,824Sale Price|20% Off
Large 5.74 Ct 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Stationary Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong Setting Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Approx Necklace Weight: 5.1 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 5.74-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transpar...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.91 Carat Green Emerald Pear Shape Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features a pear-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.91 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.92 Carat Green Emerald Pear Shape Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features a pear-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.92 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Green Emerald Pear Shape Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This necklace features a pear-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.10 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG).
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Pearl Floral Necklace with Pear Drop in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful scrollwork defines this Emerald Floral Necklace, where vivid emeralds and luminous pearls are arranged in an elegant Pearl Garland Necklace design, crafted in solid 14K yell...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Karat white Gold 14 karat white gold natural Zambian and diamond necklace, consisting of 7 Pear shape Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$186,665Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 14k White Gold Featuring a brilliant arrangement of pear-shaped emeralds in a symmetrical drop pattern, the necklace is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$233,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Featuring a brilliant arrangement of pear-shaped emeralds in a symmetrical drop pattern, the necklace is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Two Tone Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Cut Emerald Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elongated Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald and diamonds Diamond Shape: Old mine cut & round brilliant cut Diamond Color: H–J Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace with Floral Motif in Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This charming solitaire floral pendant showcases a pear-cut Zambian emerald, displaying a lush green hue and semi-transparent clarity. The gemstone is elegantly secured in a five-pro...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.82ct 14K Gold Large Pear Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace May Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
$27,323Sale Price|20% Off
34.13TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
34.13TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$34,153Sale Price|20% Off
34.13TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
34.13TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance.
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Pear Emerald Natural Diamond Crescent Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamonds, handcrafted to be as unique as your own story. This exquisite necklace features a vibrant pear-cut n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 15 Carat Minor Oil Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
At its center, a detachable pendant features a magnificent 15-carat pear-shaped emerald ramed by sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds and enhanced with baguette accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Cut and Pear Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Cut and Pear Cut Emerald Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,315Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut 4.31TCW Emerald Diamond Choker Anniversary Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery t’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace Everday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This pendant necklace features a 0.36 carat pear-cut natural Zambian emerald set in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
96.39 Carats Total Pear Shape Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 20 perfectly matching pear shape Colombian emeralds weighing 63.40 carats total, surrounded by 758 brilliant mixed-cut diamonds weighing 32.99 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Pendant 14k yellow Gold 1.41 CT Pear Shape Emerald Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Pear shape 9 x 7mm 1.41 carat. Very Nice Color Grade. set in 14k yellow Gold 3.70 grams made several pictures to be able to see the inclusion. overal...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Pear-Shape Emerald with Brilliant Diamonds Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Emerald: 4.55ct total weight. Diamond: 2.47ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meira T 14K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped 5.03 Carat Emerald Necklace with Diamonds
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T. 14K yellow gold pendant necklace with one diamond weighing 0.02 carat and one pear-shaped emerald weighing 5.03 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14k Pear 1.61ctw GIA Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.32ct Cut: Pear Color: Green Origin: Colombian Certified by: GIA Report Number: 6237502...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 12 Carat Green Emerald Pear Cut Minor Oil Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent necklace features an exquisite deep green emerald weighing 12 carat, delicately suspended from a line of pear cut, marquise and round white diamonds representing a l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,448Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 17 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday elegance with this refined 14K white gold necklace featuring two matched pear-shaped emeralds, totaling 0.70 carats, gracefully suspended in a vertical drop des...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
16.15ct 14K Massive Pear Vivid Colombian Emerald 8 Claw Prong Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A massive and chic, Colombian emerald solitaire multi-prong pendant. This edgy vintage-inspired masterpiece features a large, rare, pear-cut Colombian emerald that showcases a lush l...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace with 3.82ct Pear Emerald & Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This paperclip chain necklace features a 3.82 carat pear-cut natural emerald and diamond, Crafted in 14K yellow gold, refined weighing 3.82 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,892Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace features pear cut emerald set in the one side of necklace and round cut diamond cluster set on the other side of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$16,116Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace features pear cut emerald set in the one side of necklace and round cut diamond cluster set on the other side of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear-Shaped Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pendant necklace featuring a 0.33 carat pear-shaped emerald, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,441Sale Price|20% Off
23.57 TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 23.57 TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace features pear cut emerald drops set in between the thin diamond chain making a delicate choker necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$44,566Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
One with pear emerald on top and pear diamond below, other one with two pear cut diamonds set over each other in a choker necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$34,278Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
One with pear emerald on top and pear diamond below, other one with two pear cut diamonds set over each other in a choker necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.54 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Pear Cut 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,576Sale Price|20% Off
30.26TCW Pear Diamond & Emerald Y-Shaped Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
30.26TCW Emerald Statement Y-Shaped Drop Necklace with Diamonds 18k White Gold The necklace features two elegant strands—one lined entirely with shimmering white diamonds and the oth...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
22ct Pear Zambian Emerald 13.85ct Diamond Tennis Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
36.21 TCW Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 14K White Gold features pear-cut natural emeralds, each set between sparkling clusters of pear cut diamonds.
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36.21 TCW Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
36.21 TCW Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18K White Gold features pear-cut natural emeralds, each set between sparkling clusters of pear cut diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$25,376Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry The design features a graceful line of meticulously set pear-cut and pear diamonds along the chain, lead...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$25,376Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry The design features a graceful line of meticulously set pear-cut and pear diamonds along the chain, lead...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,590Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace has a 4.19 Carats Natural No Treated Pear Cut Zambia Dark Green Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,756Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 26.93ct Pear Zambian Emerald Natural Diamond Drop Choker Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Spectacularly vivid and architecturally daring, this 26.93 total carat weight Pear-Shaped Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Drop Choker Necklace in 18 karat white gold is a high je...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Pear Drop Necklace 13.85 Carat Diamond Tennis Chain 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
At the base of the necklace sits a stunning pear-shaped emerald. Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pear-Shaped Emerald, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold necklace showcases a 0.58 carat, pear-shaped eye clean emerald accented by 0.25 carats of round cut white diamonds showcased in a stunning single halo orname...
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$19,302Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 23.57Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Wedding Bride Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
An exquisite statement necklace featuring vibrant pear-shaped emerald drops beautifully accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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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.