Victorian Emerald and Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful locket pendant dating back to the Victorian era. This romantic piece has
Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insides are beautifully
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique necklace featuring a heart-shaped locket pendant adorned with
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl 18 Kt Yellow Gold Heart Locket And Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
in the shape of a heart. A surround of fine half-pearls completes the decoration. The back of the
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Heart-shaped, this antique yellow gold
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,148Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.26 in W 0.88 in L 28.5 in
Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
with marquise cut rose quartz, flanked with seed pearls and crystal rondelles. The beautiful
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Gold and Pave Pearl Heart Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage locket features pave-set freshwater seed pearls on its front and a polished smooth
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.95 in W 0.79 in D 0.32 in
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Heart Locket Necklace 9 Carat Gold Dated 1898
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
sits a floral pattern with a bright Turquoise at its heart, surrounded by Pearl petals. The locket
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket, English, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Heart Shaped Locket. Set with 32
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Sapphire Large Gold Heart Locket Pendant Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k classic art nouveau French heart shape locket exudes elegance. It boasts natural pearls in
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Pearl Heart Brooch Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
across x 22mm down LOCKET MEASURES: 16mm x 16mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Turquoise/ Pearl AGE
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 0.63 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Heart Pendant Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A delightful antique Victorian heart pendant decorated with borders of Pearls and Turquoise stones
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 4.25 Ct. Diamond, Silver, Gold Heart Locket On Platinum & Pearl Chain
Located in Calabasas, CA
The locket is backed in 18 karat gold, topped in silver and contains approximately 4.25 carats of
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Charm Heart Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
of a kind!!! This one has a heart and a key(the key to my heart and a heart with a pearl locket on
Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold seed pearl heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted
Pearl, Ruby
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
This charming antique Victorian heart pearl locket is crafted in 9ct yellow Gold. The locket is
Pearl, Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Ruby And Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
This charming antique Victorian heart ruby and pearl locket is crafted in 9ct yellow Gold. The
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as heart shaped gold locket set throughout with round seed pearls Hinged locket contains
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Carnelian Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent Victorian heart locket pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Coral Pearl Heart Locket Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian heart locket studded with pearls and coral with pin attachment and fitted box
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.47 in W 0.83 in
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Turquoise & Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1900 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Pearl and Blue Enamel Victorian Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold large blue enamel and pearl heart shaped Victorian locket, circa 1880, England
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Sold
W 0.77 in L 1.11 in
French 18K Victorian Locket - 18ct solid gold heart pendant - pearl photo locket
Located in Antwerp, BE
locket ensures you that you are able to carry your loved once close to your heart. This dainty locket is
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Heart Locket, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, blue enamel heart locket, with a central cluster and heart shape surround set with
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Heart Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 This exquisite 9ct rose gold heart-shaped
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Antique Pearl and 3.49 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
face of this Victorian heart shaped locket is ornamented with a feature collet set natural pearl. The
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
blue enameled heart locket with a rose diamond flower motif, in 18k. France Dimensions: Chain 14 1/2
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Double Sided Georgian Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A two sided Georgian gold locket, one side with a pearl border and hoop with a blue enamel plaque
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
half pearls, with diamond eyes, with a blue enamel heart drop suspended from its mouth, with a locket
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Mother of Pearl Kabana Heart Locket, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Gift
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
features a hinged heart-shaped frame adorned on the front with a Mother of Pearl heart. Scrolled detailing
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Gold Heart Bangle, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and gold hinged heart locket bangle, with a natural seed pearl pavé set
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
15K Yellow Gold, Ruby, Pearl & Enamel Victorian Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian serpent & heart motif, Turquoise color serpent & heart, Ruby serpent eyes, six (6) natural pearls
Ruby, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique 14k yellow gold white seed pearl heart locket, circa 1880. A wonderful example
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Gold Domed Heart Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14k rose gold domed heart locket Necklace with hand bead set natural half pearls and a once center
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Heart Locket Pendant Lovetoken Orient Pearl Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual heart in a heart love tokdentElegant big locket in the shape of a heart decorated
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1900 Heart-Shaped Natural Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl locket pendant, designed as a heart inset with seed pearls. The reverse
Natural Pearl
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant gorgeous engraved pendant which
Garnet, Pearl
Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Heart Locket in Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian yellow gold heart-shaped locket with rich cobalt blue enamel on both sides and decorated
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Front and Back Gold Heart Locket With Pearls and Rubies
Located in Portland, England
A wonderful Victorian 9ct gold back & front seed pearl and ruby heart locket with a swallow will
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Demantoid Heart Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14k gold heart shaped locket set with split pearls and demantoid garnets. The locket
Garnet, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.13 in W 0.89 in
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front, Edwardian Heart Shaped, Seed Pearl Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front* Circa 1900 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket c.1880 Snake
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Pearl Sapphire and Ruby Set Heart Lockets
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
delicately set with a sapphire, pearl, and ruby respectively. The pearl and sapphire hearts also function as
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Heart Locket, Crescent Moon and Star, 9k Gold Front and Back
Located in NEWARK, GB
This sweet antique heart shaped locket is so enchanting with it's pretty celestial twist. This
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Heart Locket Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This adorable Victorian heart locket is set in 9ct Gold, Circa 1900. The locket is beautifully
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Sold
H 1.15 in W 0.83 in
Edwardian Yellow Gold Back and Front Turquoise and Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Edwardian Yellow Gold Front and Back Heart locket pendant with Turquoise and split
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Garnet Pearl 9 Carat Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian Garnet and Pearl heart locket is, Circa 1900. The locket displays a
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Seed Pearl Studded Victorian Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pretty Victorian heart locket is fashioned in 18k yellow gold and dates to the 1880s. The
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold and Sterling Silver Heart Locket. Antique 18K Gold and Sterling Heart Locket set
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Pearl Enamel Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique heart locket set with a single pearl and finished in red guilloché enamel. It dates
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
French Heart Gold Locket with Seed Pearls, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Charming 18Kt gold (quality mark: eagle's head) heart locket with flower and bow design, set with
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Regency Turquoise Pearl Ruby Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptionally beautiful Georgian Regency Period heart locket. Both the front and back feature
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Turquoise and Pearl, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold heart locket is set with Turquoise stones and Pearls
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Enamel Heart Locket Pendant 15 Carat, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian heart locket is set in 15ct Gold, Circa 1890. The beautiful locket is
Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian Era 18k Gold Gray Seed Pearl Puffy Heart Photo Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
gold puffy heart photo locket pendant from the 19th century, the Victorian era. This locket pendant is
Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Era Enamel Gold Heart Locket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very sweet Victorian bright red beautiful condition enamel heart keepsake locket with little pearl
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.25 in L 16 in
1890s Handmade Victorian Sapphire and Pearl Heart Shaped Gold Locket with Chain
Located in New York, NY
One LadiesAntique Victorian Era 18kt Rose Gold Heart Shaped Handmade And Hand Engraved Locket
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond "Forget-Me-Not" Heart Locket Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
open up revealing a glass locket compartment. The front of the heart features a Forget-Me-Not flower
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
French Heart 18 Karat Gold Locket Set with Natural Pearls, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Charming 18Kt yellow, green, and rose gold (quality mark: eagle's head) heart locket with lily of
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Victoria Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 4 diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .64ct 1 round 7mm aquamarine approximately...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup prongs. The prongs are connected as a mount, separate from the locket, which has b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,790
W 0.35 in L 16 in
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. This necklace is made up...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 Elevate your elegance with these stunning 18ct gold cluster earrings. The captivating centre natural ruby is beautifully ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Deco Style 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Preloved Fabulous Deco Style Ring Beautiful Blue Aquamarine Surrounded by Brilliant White & Square Cut Diamonds Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$22,004
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings 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.
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.