French Tairac Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Travel Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Virgin Mary and Child Medal Pendant – Finely Engraved Religious
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Substantial vintage 18k yellow gold medal depicting the Virgin Mary and Child. This piece stands
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Tricard Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Oval Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm l...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this marvellous mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, ha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cardot Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Oval Medal Pendant Charm
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Virgin Mary Floral 18K Yellow Rose Gold Religious Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow and rose gold charm pendant or medal depicting the Virgin
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Emile Monier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal
By Emile Monier
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Monier depicting
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an octagonal medal depicting
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an hexagonal medal depicting
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Dropsy Virgin Mary Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Gold Saint Christopher Medal Pendant by Augis – French Religious Pen
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Child Jesus across the river. A fine example of French craftsmanship, this rectangular medal combines
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Virgin Mary Medal by Émile Dropsy – French Religious Pendant
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
-Époque influence. A collectible and timeless medal. Every piece in our boutique has a story and may show
Gold, 18k Gold
Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet Gold Plated Brass / Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary relief that recalls antique religious medals and traditional protective talismans. The
Gold Plate, Brass
Large French Religious Jesus Christ Holy Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Virgin Mary Necklace Silver Black Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Necklace Silver Black Diamond J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Virgin Mary Medal Necklace – Silver
Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
French or Italian Devotional “ex-voto” or Bridal Crown Display, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
wedding crown, bridal wreath, or religious medals. The condition of the textile shows significant age
Metal
Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire & Diamond Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style iconography, religious medals served as protective anchors and symbols of constancy. As a Modern
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Ste...
Sapphire Diamond Medal Necklace Silver & Gold Plated Virgin Mary
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thyself as Mother Blue Sapphire & Diamond Religious Necklace This sacred medal, inscribed with the
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mother-of-pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
religious mother-of-pearl medal is smooth. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Medal height
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
also kept Oscar Roty (1846-1911) occupied with the creation of religious and irreligious medals. Roty
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold
"Le refus", original plaster sculpture by Philippe Besnard, Paris, France, 1937
By Philippe Besnard
Located in Paris, FR
characters , groups, religious sculptures, medals and medallions, various subjects, ceramics, drawings. His
Plaster
Unavailable|$548
Lourdes Religious Medals Sterling Necklace
By Shannon Koszyk
Located in Seattle, WA
medals, great for men or women. All Handmade in Seattle by Shannon Koszyk
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Unavailable|$16,000 / set
Salvador Dali Pure Silver Medals/Coins of Ten Commandments
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Fairfax, VA
Rare set of large ten pure medallions/coins of ten commandments important to Christianity and Judaism by Salvador Dali Spain (1904-1989) in 1975. each coin measures 10 centimeters 3....
Silver
Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant or Charm
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Religious Medal Featuring Matte Finish. 19.25mm Diameter. Finished Weight Is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm #22331
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm - This 18K yellow gold religious medal charm features a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k gold Saint Thérèse charm - Catholic pendant - Vintage religious medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
lilies and a Jesus cross on the front of the medal. This love medallion is crafted in 18 karat orangy
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K solid gold Virgin Mary pendant - Italian Catholic charm - Religious medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Estate mother Mary charm. This royal charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary. A raised bust of the Veiled Virgin Mary is the center of this pendant. This medallion is enc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k gold Saint Thérèse charm - Therese pendant - Vintage religious medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Catholic charm. This cute charm depicts Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as Little Flower of Jesus. She loved flowers and saw herself as the "little flower of...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Prayer Bench with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
items like rosary, crosses or religious medals. The worship "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Original Silver Medal Pendant Gold Plated Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Precious memory, you are faithful". Wearing religious medals adds a layer of spirituality to everyday life
Gold Plate, Brass, Silver
Emerald Religious French Medal Chain Necklace Gold Filled Silver Cross J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Religious French Catholic Medal "Jeanne Le Mat" Chain Necklace Gold Filled with
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Original French Medal Pendant Gold Plated Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) to intercede with God on the wearer's behalf Wearing religious medals adds a layer of spirituality
Gold Plate, Brass
Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th century. Medal or habit with a bow at the top
Silver, Other
Devotional Medal 'Immaculate Conception, ' Bronze, Enamel, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional medal made in bronze and decorated with colored enamels and a band with an inscription
Bronze, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sacred Heart "Dio ti Portega" Religous Medal Pendant #22249
Located in Washington Depot, CT
— this 18 karat yellow gold Sacred Heart "Dio ti Protegga" religious medal offers a powerful symbol of
Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sacred Heart "Dio ti Portega" Religous Medal Pendant #22249
Located in Washington Depot, CT
— this 18 karat yellow gold Sacred Heart "Dio ti Protegga" religious medal offers a powerful symbol of
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Original French Medals Virgin Mary Jesus Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
," which translates to "pray for us" in English. This phrase is often found on religious medals and other
Brass, Silver
Devotional Medal with Inquisition Heraldry, Silver, Stone, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Medal of the Virgen de Nieva with inquisitorial shield. Slate, silver. Spain, 17th century
Stone, Silver, Other
Devotional Medal with Inquisition Heraldry, Metal, Stone, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Octagonal medal, Virgen de Nieva and inquisitorial shield. metal, slate Spain, 17th century
Stone, Metal, Other
18 Karat Yellow Gold "Dio ti Protegga" May God Protect You Medal Pendant #22248
Located in Washington Depot, CT
karat yellow gold "Dio ti Protegga" meaning "May God Protect You" religious medal offers a powerful
Gold, Yellow Gold
Devotional Pendant or Medal, Painting on Copper, Silver, Glass, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Octagonal flat medal that has a small ring on the top edge that would allow it to hang around the
Silver, Other
French Chi Rho Jesus Christ 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious medal pendant depicting the symbol for Chi Rho
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Medal Labradorite Necklace Silver Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Pearl Necklace Medal French Vintage Silver White Diamond Black Pearls
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Opal Medal Necklace Chain Pearl Rosario
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Bronze
Aquamarine Chunky Chain Necklace French Medal Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to
Aquamarine, Gold-filled, Bronze, Silver Plate, Silver
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold. Very detailed, this religious medal of round shape represents Saint
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Black Pearl Necklace French Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
Opal Chunky Chain Long Necklace Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze, Silver Plate
Opal Chunky Chain Long Necklace Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
Opal, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
White Diamond Chunky Chain Long Necklace French Vintage Medal Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today
White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
Folk Carved Church Wall Altar or Reliquary with Gothic Spires in Old White Paint
Located in Milford, NH
central arched door opening to a storage compartment with a religious medal. Good overall condition, with
Wood
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Openwork Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
date “Jan. 1, 1934”. Antique religious medal signed Sellier. Pendant sold alone without its chain of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Saint Germaine Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold background. An openwork fleur-de-lis decoration adorns each side of this religious medal. The back
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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.