Neo-Renaissance Brooch/Pendant with Amethyst and Aquamarine
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Mid 19th century Length: 5,5 cm Weight: 23 gr This magnificent mid-19th-century Neo-Renaissance style jewel can be worn as either a brooch or a pendant and features a centr...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Black Onyx Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace With Pearls and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold (17.24 grams). Complete with a matching 18k yellow gold chain weighing 4.95 grams and measuring 21 inches in length.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,698Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Natural 3.46 Carat Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Choose from: Different gemstone types (e.g., sapphire, ruby, tanzanite) Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal m...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace and Huggie Hoop Earrings Set 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro era jewelry set consisted of a pendant necklace and huggie hoop earrings. The jewelry suit is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Pendant Brooch with Enamel, Pearls, and Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Pendant with Enamel, Pearls, and Gemstones Description: An ornate Renaissance Revival pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing elaborate enamel work and sy...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Enamel
Appraised 14k Gold 58.5 carats Diamond Navratna Multi Precious Gemstone Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Navratna multi precious gemstones and diamond flower pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut gemstone studded with diamond that completes your look with a decent touch.
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace This striking 18K gold pendant necklace showcases a richly colored natural ruby weighing approximately 2.5 carats (8.1 x 6.6 x 4.3 mm). The ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Doorknocker Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold brooch/pendant, depicting a lion's head, adorned with ruby cabochon eyes and approx. 1.50ctw in H/Si1 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Elephant Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.4 grams Year: 1980s Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.5 x 1 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Sliced Geode Pendant with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18k:0.46g, Diamond:1.76ct, Silver:5.98gm, Ruby:0.45ct, Geode:42.25ct Size: 52X48MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Tested yellow gold and silver Hand fabricated in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Silver
8.50ct Diamond Multi Color Precious Stone Heart Pendant and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow and white gold heart pendant and earrings set.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace This exquisite Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Flower Necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases ten vibrant cabochon emer...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1226/BL/AG/00/102_V1374/00/00/00/10242 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Romance Material: 18k yellow gold, matt vintage finish Enamel: Vitreous blue guilloche enamel with...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details Adorned with a s...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Tiger 18K Gold Rubyes Diamonds Pendant Necklace by Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini presents a unique Tiger Pendant Necklace, Crafted in 18K yellow gold with rubies, white diamonds, and enamels, it's a talisman of empowerment.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.40ct Squared Ruby & 0.08ct Diamond Invisible Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Green Diamond and Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace with Platinum Chain
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pendant with a unique and festive design elaborated with rare green and pink diamonds. Graceful and elegant with exceptional quality and finish. This pendant necklace com...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Pink diamond and White Diamond Pendant Necklace with platinum chain
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted with the finest materials, this necklace is the ideal gift for someone special or a treat for yourself. Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds - 0.12 cts Round Brilliant cut white d...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Measurements: Length 7 cm (USA 2 3/4 inches) X Width 5.2cm (USA 2 3/64 inches) The back show clearly the closed silver setting, the pin in 18K yellow gold is a later addition, Orig...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Gold & Platinum Ruby & Diamond Hammered Textured Large Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly gorgeous vintage pendant brooch that is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl and Ruby Swallow Bird Charm necklace
Located in London, GB
Suspended from its beak is a single pearl drop, adding a touch of refinement. The pendant measures approximately 30mm in height and is paired with a later 18K yellow gold chain, fast...
Contemporary Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Parrot 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterclass in haute joaillerie and lapidary precision, this breathtaking contemporary convertible statement brooch/pendant. Masterfully engineered in solid 18k gold with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$650Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.58ct Oval Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Gemstone Butterfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Butterfly Necklace 18ct Gold (yellow & white) Circa 1950’s Pretty Little Vintage Butterfly Pendant Necklace. Set with a Gorgeous Array of Gemstone’s. The Wings are Diamo...
Gold, 18k Gold
155.48 Carat No-Heat Purple Star Ruby 18K Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Setting: Bezel Center Gemstone Details: Type: Star Ruby Carat: 155.48 Carat Color: Purple Treatment: None (no h...
Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Paolo Costagli Brilliante 27 CT Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent pair of IGI certified Paolo Costagli inspired Brillante style 18K yellow gold natural ruby convertible earrings.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt yellow Gold Swan Earrings and Brooch / Pendant With Diamond & Ruby
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt yellow Gold Swan Earrings and Brooch / Pendant With Diamond and Ruby Brooch which can also be worn as a pendant. Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 2.32...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian ruby pendant/brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, 18.75" long
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Drop Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace features 5 Vibrant Red Cushion-shaped Rubies accented with Marquise and Round Brilliant Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 18 carat yellow gold set consists of an Art Deco inspired pear shaped loop pendant and a pair of omega back earrings. The gorgeous pendant is inlaid with 15 tapered ba...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop Pendant Necklace showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ruby, weighing ...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.87 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Charm Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Choose from: Different gemstone types (e.g., sapphire, ruby, tanzanite) Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18-Karat Two-Tone Gold Heart Love Token Medal Guilloche
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
A mesmerizing and extremely rare vintage sentimental heart-shaped medal, masterfully crafted by the renowned French House of Augis. This exceptional piece features an exquisite, radi...
Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Grey Agate & Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat Yellow gold pendant earrings set with 0.30 carats of rubies, suspending two grey agate oval curb links. Alex Jona jewels...
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18Kt Gold Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Napoletana Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage necklace in 18 kt yellow gold, made entirely by hand by Neapolitan master goldsmiths between the 1950s and 1960s, an authentic example of Italian craftsmanship excellence and...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930’s Yellow Gold, Carved Emerald and Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, floral motif carved emerald with ruby detail and 10K yellow gold Victorian twisted rope chain necklace. The pendant measure 1-5/8” W x 1” ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN🄬 18 Karat White Gold Tsavorite and Sapphire Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The diamond-cut vivid tsavorite and golden sapphires harmoniously dance on the airy stage, creating a magical glow as if reflecting the waltz of the post-summer heat and the autumn ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co 18K Gold Platinum Opal Diamond Ruby Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This incredible Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co diamond opal and ruby pendant and pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorianbrooch/ pendant with ruby and rose cut diamonds 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver brooch/pendant set with ruby and rose diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch/pendant are 6.7 cm ...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
$600Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.50ct Deep Red Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Sunburst Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and quality cocktail pendant enhancer. This beautiful piece is crafted in our workshop using 18K solid yellow gold and the front coated with white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item type: Floating pendant necklace ✔ Metal: 18k yellow gold ✔ Weight: 4.89 grams ✔ Setting: bezel, prong ✔ Length: 18 Inches Stone Details: ✔ Gemstone: Sapphire ✔ Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,407 / item
Moi Felix Bar Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 0.47g Gold(14K) : 1.91g Rose-cut Diamonds : 0.32ct Gemstone : Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavorite Garnet, Chinese Cul...
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite...
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite pearl necklace features lustrous white pearls interspersed with small ruby gemstones, culminating in a striking central pendant adorned with a vibrant green emerald fl...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Oval Shaped Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom made. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yellow gold beads an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Brooch Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cross brooch features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm, 2 pear shape faceted emeralds (2.43 carats), 2 pear shape faceted Thai rubies (2.95 carats) 4 pear shape faceted ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
Sacred Sculptural Jewellery Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Rubies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features a domed onyx stone (radius: 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure. It is a custom made piece tha...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Ruby, Gol...
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold French Chinos Carved Jade Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant and brooch is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and showcases a beautifully carved jade centerpiece. It is accented with four carved emeralds, five carved sapp...
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond w/ Bead Ruby Drop Dangle Earring & Pendant Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage set was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a beautiful pair of drop/ dangle earrings with a matching pendant.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique necklace with diamonds ruby and enamel in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the dreamlike allure of this exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace, an enchanting piece that radiates charm and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,675Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work beads and wires and has a gorgeous unique velvet backg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,082Sale Price / item|20% Off
10.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
10.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This breathtaking piece features a seamless row of round, pear and marquise cut diamonds and set with roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
13.05 Carat Pear shape Ruby Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Suspended on a pear-shaped diamond halo surmount attached to a diamond by the yard chain. Made with 18K Yellow Gold. 18 inches in Length. Style is available in different price ranges.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.47 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.47 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Crafted in sleek sterling silver and adorned with shimmering diamonds. This dainty piece features a gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
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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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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.