【Petite Signature】Akoya Pearl Station Necklace with 18K Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A light, rhythmic composition of pearls — delicate, yet quietly expressive. This Akoya pearl necklace features a refined station design, where 4–4.5 mm and 8–8.5 mm pearls are thoug...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
MIKIMOTO 18k Gold Pearl Station Necklace. 6mm Pearls Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
MIKIMOTO Authentic strand. Pearl Station Necklace Details Single strand 16inch Saltwater Akoya pearls high quality 6mm range 18k Yellow gold Mikimoto Clasp and chain Have a match...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold Pearl Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold and Pearl Station Necklace is in excellent condition.
Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Station Necklace #24865
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Station Necklace Delicate 14k yellow gold necklace with luminous pearl stations- timeless, elegant, and perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Station Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pearl Station Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold This necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features South Sea pearls arranged in a station design.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace #23997
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace- This delicate station necklace features 11 round white pearls (6 mm each) evenly spaced on a fine 14K yellow gold chain, giving an effort...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Pearl Station Necklace #23999
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Black Pearl Station Necklace- This elegant necklace is dotted with 11 round black pearls (5 mm each), each showing soft peacock overtones.
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Pearl Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Tiny freshwater pearls from Hangzhou with 22K vermeil beads spaced through. Turquoise appears near the clasp, a flash of blue you notice when fastening. Freshwater pearl, 3mm x 4mm ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Potato Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 15.70 grams
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
David Yurman 18 karat yellow gold pearl station necklace featuring four 8mm cultured pearls on a 32 inch rounded box chain with logo stations. 40.0 gram finished weight with lobster ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Weight: 9.50 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 38.5-inches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Pearl Drop Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A light and airy 14k yellow gold necklace featuring a graceful mix of aquamarine and pearl drops. The design is composed of a fine gold chain adorned with softly polished aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace #17923
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace This lovely necklace features round white pearls (6 mm each) set on a beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold link chain.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Pearl Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Ippolita Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures approximately 33.5-inches in length Weight: 17.21 grams
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Tourmaline Pearl Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Rainbow tourmaline with freshwater pearls from Hangzhou and 18K gold beads scattered through. The pearls and gold interrupt the color just enough to give the eye a place to land. To...
Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearls Station Necklace 18" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Freshwater Pearls Chain Style: Cable Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Chain Width: 1/16" (1.1mm) Width a...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Station Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Gemstone Bar Necklace: Focused on design and detail, this beautiful colored gemstone necklace features a station bar design and is crafted of 14k yellow gold. Necklace measur...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearls Station Necklace & Bracelet Set Yellow Gold 18k
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $6900 Brand: Mikimoto Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Center Stone's Size: 7.5mm Stone Note: Necklace Akoya Pearls Size: 7mm...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Radiance 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Noble Radiance Diamond Station Necklace is a sophisticated piece crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black Diamond Pearl 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this luxurious Black Diamond Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Station Necklace, meticulously crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lustrous Keishi Pearl Station Vermeil Necklace 48"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15pc of lustrous white & peach Japanese Keishi Pearl appx 12-17mm on 18k yellow gold plated sterling silver chain 48 Inch Station Necklace.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
14K Yellow Gold Pearl (5.5 - 6.0 mm) Station Necklace #17880
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Station Necklace This elegant necklace features a box chain in 14K yellow gold with 5.5-6 mm pearls.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Station Necklace with Ornate Link
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 9mm pearl / 18K yellow gold Weight: 43.65 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 32-inches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires & Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style station necklace crafted from 18k white gold and yellow gold accents.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Inlay Station Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Gemstone Bar Necklace: Focused on design and detail, this beautiful colored gemstone necklace features a station bar design and is crafted of 14k yellow gold. Necklace measur...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Inlay Station Heart Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Gemstone Clover Necklace: Focused on design and detail, this beautiful colored gemstone necklace features a station design and is crafted of 14k yellow gold. Necklace measure...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Station Necklace 16" - 14k Flat Cable Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Chain Style: Flat Cable Necklace Style: Chain Station Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Chain Width...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cable Chain Station Necklace 18" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Freshwater Pearl Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Station Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Chain ...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 154 multi cut = 15.40cttw Weight: 18.45 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 43-inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Freshwater Pearl Station Necklace #14707
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely necklace feature 13 cultured freshwater pearls (8 mm each) set on a 14K yellow gold link chain. Size: 17.5 inches Weight: 12.0 gr./ 7.7 dwt. Stamped: 14K Very goo...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Station Pendant Necklace 18" 14k Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cultured Pearls Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Chain Style: Cab...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Tourmaline Pearl Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Rainbow tourmaline, each stone its own color, blush pink, mossy green, golden honey, deep teal. Freshwater pearls are strung between to quiet the rhythm and let the eye rest. Natura...
Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Station Necklace 17" - 14k Box Chain Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Color: White Size: 8.6mm - 9.0mm Chain Style: Box Necklace Style: Chain Station Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Chain Station
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Necklace Style: Chain Station Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Baroque South Sea Tahitian Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 60.32 grams
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Cartier Himalia 18K White Gold Pearl Onyx & Diamond Long Station Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Rare Cartier Himalia 18K White Gold Pearl Onyx & Diamond Long Station Necklace A rare and elegant example from the Himalia collection by the Iconic French firm of Cartier.
Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 14k Gold Pearl Station w/ Triple Strand Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style vintage necklace that was designed by Mikimoto. It features 10 VERY FINE quality round cultured pearls equally spaced over this unique...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal and Gold CC Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 46” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...
Gold
Coral, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Chain Station Necklace
Located in London, GB
This long and elegant station necklace is beautifully designed with 9 round coral beads measuring 10.5mm, alternating with 10 cultured South Sea pearls measuring between 12.2-12.8mm,...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mikimoto 1940's Retro Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Scrolling Station Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain centering a swirling gold station with clustered pearls Ranging in size from 4.0 to 7.5 mm round - rose body color with strong iridescence Completed by...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pearl Station Lariat Drop 16" Rolo Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape- White Color - 3.6mm to 4.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Chain Type: Station, Lariat Drop, ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Gray Pearl 15.5" By The Yard Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (14) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Gray Color - 6.5mm to 7.2mm approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.61 Grams Chain Type: 15.5” - Station Cable link...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Buccellati Tahitian Pearl Station Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 41" 56.3g
By Buccellati
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a remarkable Buccellati creation: a chain necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring striking black pearls. This piece is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and lu...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl Lariat Y-Drop Wedding Necklace Stations in 14K White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this lovely pearl station drop necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat white gold (stamped) Complete Weight: 6.7 grams Chain Type: Flat Oval Cable Link Cha...
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Cultured Tahitian Silver Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary diamond and pearl station necklace will make an elegant statement on the neck.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Birthstone February Amethyst Pearl Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Amethyst heishi with petal pearls from Hangzhou spaced through. The pearls sit perpendicular to the strand—flat, irregular, breaking the rhythm of the purple. Lavender and cream. Am...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Box Chain Station Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This elegant David Yurman station necklace is crafted in sterling silver and accented with 14k yellow gold details.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl & London Blue Topaz Station Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This 16-inch station necklace in 14K Solid Gold displays an elegant arrangement of luminous Akoya cultured pearls and bezel-set London blue topazes.
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Rosaria Varra Natural Gold South Sea Pearl Station Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Rosaria Varra
Located in Miami, FL
A contemporary natural gold South Sea pearl station necklace in 18K yellow gold with a diamond toggle clasp.
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Passo Doppio Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace comprised of deeply grooved links accented by 8.0 mm round cultured pearl stations White in body color with rosé overtones and excellent luster With a high polished gold fin...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace Gold Station Beads and a Diamond Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This three-strand necklace features lustrous round pearls interspersed with delicate gold accents and is secured by a clasp set with a pave of white diamonds. There are 62 diamonds ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Gold '31 Rue Cambon' Medallion Pearl Vintage Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurement approx.: Length 34 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Faux Pearl Long Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 25 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 33" long Comes with box IMPORT...
Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Station Necklace w/Pouch 32" #24613
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Station Necklace w/Pouch- Refined and unmistakably Judith Ripka, this luxurious 18K yellow gold station necklace features 10 white pea...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Station Necklace w/Pouch 16" #24617
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Station Necklace w/Pouch- Refined and unmistakably Judith Ripka, this stunning 18K yellow gold station necklace features 12 white pear...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Cultured Pearl and Gold Disc Bead Station Necklace in Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Akoya cultured pearl and gold disc station necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow and rose gold.
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond Nugget Stations
Located in New York, NY
A refined statement piece that balances organic form with fine craftsmanship. Jewelry Type: Necklace Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Pearl Type: South Sea Pearls Pearl Size: Approximately 1...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.
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.
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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.