Elan vintage 6.70 carats ruby diamond pearl 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary vintage Elan necklace from the 1970’s is a glamorous and beautifully composed jewel, bringing together rich ruby color, brilliant diamonds, and luminous pearls in ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Pendant #24222
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Pendant JAGi Certified- Striking and richly detailed, this substantial 18K yellow gold cross pendant is set with a vibrant array of natural gems...
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Ruby, Quartz, Peridot, Kunzite, Di...
18k Yellow Gold 4.55tcw Ruby and 3.01tcw J VS Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold necklace showcases an exquisite combination of rubies and diamonds, totaling 4.55 carats and 3.01 carats respectively. The vivid red of the rubies contrasts beau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Pendant Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.628g,D:0.08ct, Emer:0.05ct,Ruby:0.06ct,Turq:0.02ct,
Emerald, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold and Ruby
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The two laces are completely new Long Lace : 66 cm Short Lace: 12 cm This iconic and highly sought-after pendant necklace by Cartier captures a sense of mystery, elegance, and timel...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,813 / item
D 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in L 19.69 in
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Citrine Rubies Design Chain Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Citrine Rubies Design Chain Pendant Necklace A sunny pendent on a chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a 4 rubi...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,296
H 1.7 in W 0.89 in L 20 in
18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo & Ruby Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage dangle pendant necklace crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and featuring a carved coral rose flower at the bottom dangle pendant & round cabochon cut ...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklac
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Let your heart speak in color with a necklace that whispers elegance and roars with passion. This heart-shaped masterpiece is crafted in glowing 18k yellow gold and adorned with 16....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vivid Ruby Pendant in 18K White Gold Settings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Oval Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Carnelian 18k Gold Cosmos Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Cosmos Drop Pendant from the Microcosmos Series is in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold. The Series ...
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
$4,674
Dm 0.99 in L 19.69 in
18K Gold Power Tiger Pendant Cube Chain Rubies Diamonds Handcrafted in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details Rossella Ugolini 18 Karats Yellow Gold Rubies Diamonds Unisex Pendant Cube Chain Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,820
H 0.37 in W 0.49 in L 17.01 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite pendant necklace features 0.55 carats of round white diamonds with VVS2 clarity and D color grade, enhanced by a 0.22-carat marquise-cut red ruby. Crafted from 18k gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$250 / item
W 0.58 in L 0.75 in
18KT Yellow Gold Open Cross Pendant with Center Ruby, Modern French Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant 18kt yellow gold modern contemporary open cross pendant presents a refined interpretation of a timeless symbol. Crafted in France, the design is defined by clean lines a...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, ruby and blue sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a mix cut gemstones studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Coral Diamonds Rubies Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, enriched with precious details that enhance its beauty. The design combines the elegance of natural coral with t...
Coral, Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat, it is carried out in smooth gold and decorated on its top in setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby. Heig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MAGNIFICENT 18k Yellow Gold GIA 12.5mm Pearl 42.5ctw Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 16 Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls - Button Shape - White Color w/ Orient Overtone - 11.6-12.5mm each approx. See Certification Details Below for Complete Info 48 Natu...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$176,451
W 0.8 in D 0.51 in L 1.37 in
18kt Yellow Gold Pendant GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby & Diamonds, Estate
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold pendant Set with GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby and Diamonds , Estate His Majesty the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Ruby: Red Oval shape, Brilliant cut Siam Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$898
H 0.84 in W 0.7 in
Vintage Italian Collectible 18k Yellow Gold Green Stone & Ruby Cat's Head Charm
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Green Stones - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Translucent Green Color - 15.9x11.1mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Pave Set - Pink Colo...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,695 / set
H 0.35 in W 0.48 in D 0.22 in L 0.83 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Motif Diamond and Ruby Pendant with Chain
Located in Addison, TX
18K Yellow Gold Flower Motif Diamond and Ruby Pendant with Chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant and its chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This round gold pendant is openwork in its center, set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds on 3/4 of its wire, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.22 Carat Ruby Heart Pendant
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship. This 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s Ruby & Pearl Fly / Bug Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bug Necklace 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the enchanting era of the 1920s with this delightful antique insect necklace. The centrepiece of this unique piece is a m...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This important antique necklace is formed of a triple jaseron mesh chain held by a ratchet clasp allowing to wear it alone. This neckl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18...
$1,150
H 0.88 in W 0.38 in L 18 in
0.24 Carat Total Weight Ruby Yellow Gold Stick Figure Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
0.24 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Stick Figure Pendant Necklace (Leftmost in images) The pendant on this necklace depicts two stick figures (one man and one woman) with ruby heads and hol...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Star Sapphire, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features a lovely 3.47 carat lavendar star sapphire surrounded by a gorgeous arrangement of vivid rubies and sparkling pink sapphires.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
By Larry Jewelry
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond black enameled pendant is set with an oval natural ruby and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold setting. The pendant is suspended from an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,223
W 0.6 in D 0.12 in L 1.07 in
French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Art Nouveau charm pendant designed as a curled up griffon or chimera with a round cut ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.36 Carat Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 3.36Ct ruby and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold heart brooch and 18k yellow gold chain; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100
H 0.63 in W 0.5 in L 18 in
0.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace. This pendant necklace was handmade with 18-karat yellow gold. It features a 0.10-carat ruby and a 0.03-carat diamond. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds on a New Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage oval cabochon ruby pendant set in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Tsavorite, Rubies, Sapphires, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clown Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing clown pendant necklace in 18 kt yellow gold structire mounted with sapphires,rubies,diamonds and tsavorite and a coral on the mounth and nose. Diamonds 1.96 ct Rubies and Sap...
Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby Butterfly Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Same Model with Saphires Avaliable Diamond 3-0,05 ct Ruby 50-0,62 ct Weight 3,64 grams Size 45 cm It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Rooster Pendant Charm in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1950s–60s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Rooster Pendant Charm in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1950s–60s This pendant by Cartier Paris depicts a stylized rooster rendered in 18K yellow gold, framed within an open c...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ole Lynggaard ruby pendant 18k solid gold
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Malmö, SE
The ole lynggaard ruby pendant in 18k yellow gold is a stunning piece of fine jewelry.
Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Station Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 37 Ct Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
A Bvlgari-inspired multi-gem pendant station necklace — green and pink tourmaline cabochons in a double pavé diamond halo pendant drop, set in 18k yellow gold, on a gold bead chain s...
Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flying Swallows Pendant with Rubies and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.04 carat approx. Champagne diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Limited edition Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,671
H 0.28 in W 0.54 in L 16 in
Vintage 1.86 Carat Ruby and 1.40 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.86 carat ruby and 1.40 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 11.71 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 11.71ct natural untreated 8 sided Trapiche ruby set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo of 16 round red rubies and 4 round bezel s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Duck Pearl Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This enchanting pendant features a duck, exquisitely crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold, combining the elegance of design with the vivacity and charm of nature. The body of th...
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,900
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with amethyst (drop cut) and natural ruby, 0,9 carats 0,3x0,2 inches / 7,5x5,5 mm, cushion cut, and round diam...
Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bar Necklace.
Located in San Francisco, CA
WOW!!! I LOVE this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace! Perfect on it's own, or stacked with other pieces, it really brings some antique drama to any outfit. Crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,865 / item
H 2.96 in W 1.07 in Dm 5.32 in
Sacchi Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, from Sacchi’s "Maya" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techn...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k gold. Pendant Length: 1.5 inches Chain Length: 18 inches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent entwined around itself with a gemset pendant bail.
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...
$6,850
W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in L 1.58 in
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Blue Topaz Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 31 carats approx. Ruby 0.05 carat approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition Expertly crafted in 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k Gold Ruby 'August 21st' Calendar Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This late 20th century 18k yellow gold August calendar pendant necklace, designed as a rectangular calendar page for Août, the French word for August.
18k Gold
$1,752
H 1.11 in W 0.71 in L 16.54 in
Necklace and pendant with ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant in a heart shape set with sapphire, emerald, ruby and brilliant cut diamond. 0.85ct - F/G - VS/SI - 42 cm long detailed description: the nec...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,402Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Marquise Cut Ruby Yellow Gold "Cross" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has 1.60 Carats of Marquise Cut Rubies. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow, White or Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby Butterfly Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Same Model with Saphires Avaliable Diamond 3-0,05 ct Ruby 50-0,62 ct Weight 3,64 grams Size 45 cm It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,985
H 1.2 in Dm 0.76 in L 41 in
18k Gold Ruby Black & White Diamond 41" Beveled Cable Link Ball Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Black & White Color - 4.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 31.84 Grams Chain Type: Beveled C...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14mm South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18 K Gold Two Tone Pendant + Chain 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Two Tone Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by a 14K Gold Chain.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,690 / item
W 0.32 in L 1.26 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The delicateness of the graded cut ruby baguettes channel set in the no-prong 18K yellow gold box setting leveled up by the diamond cluster on either side beautifies the pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bead Pendant Necklace A six strand ruby bead necklace suspending a ruby, pearl, and diamond pendant Measurements: 18" long Gram Weight: 56.3 grams Metal Type: 18 karat yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Turquoise Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary and full of character, this 18 karat yellow and white gold pendant is a unique piece of jewelry, distinguished by its articulated composition and refined balance of col...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Lapis Lazu...
Classic Ruby Butterfly Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Same Model with Saphires Avaliable Diamond 3-0,05 ct Ruby 50-0,62 ct Weight 3,64 grams Size 45 cm It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Certified Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. This captivatin...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.