$4,562 / item
Moi Serendipity Gold and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(22K) : 8.06g Gold(18K) : 3.46g Gemstones : Ruby, Yellow Quartz, Glass-filled Ruby The belief and the motif of the 'claw' both transcend time and geography, and have seen multi...
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
23.77 Carat Cats-Eye Moonstone Multi-Colored Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the design is contemporary, with a harmonious blend of colors and textures.
Chrysoberyl, Moonstone, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style beads and wires -granulation workmanship and is finished with a unique ve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
$2,243Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1.78 in
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Flowers" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has also Rock Crystal and Agate. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Bl...
$3,505Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.58 in D 1.34 in L 1.82 in
Art Nouveau Style Ruby Emerald Sapphire Opal Yellow Gold "Moon Phases" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise...
$3,175 / item
L 1.23 in
Spectacular Multi Gemstone Navratna Filigree Flower Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
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. Pendants are us...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Eme...
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond & Ruby Necklace 18K Gold Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Cartier necklace showcases the maison’s signature elegance, combining a vibrant natural ruby with sparkling diamonds in a timeless design. Crafted in 18k gold, the neckl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch, Retro Style, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch. This adorable little fellow has a moveable head, tail, and legs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5.06ct Burma Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.06ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,824 / item
Fortune Kinetic Pendant in Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune pendant. Our elegant Fortune kinetic pendant from Fortune collection handcrafted in yellow gold with absolute precision. Be amazed as our signatur...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval ruby diamond circle pendant necklace. A contemporary diamond ruby circle pendant necklace is perfect for your everyday wear. The rubies are of size 4x3mm ovals, e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ganesha Round Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ganesha round ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is inspired by Lord Ganesha who is the harbinger of good luck and good fortune in India. Lord Ganesha had a f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cento "O" Drop Pendant Necklace #25401
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cento "O" Drop Circle Pendant Necklace- This elegant Roberto Coin 18K yellow gold pendant features on open circle design accented by three r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Parrot Colorful Pendant, Necklace Brooch. Diamond Ruby Onyx Amethyst Bird
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Gold Brooch and Pendant with cord necklace. Rare Colorful Parrot with custom cabochon cut Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, and Green agate to create beautiful collage. Appraised a...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Guard Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold soldier-like guard stands at attention. His body is simplified into geometric shapes and detailed with rubies and sapphires of various sizes, all bead set. His face con...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Natural Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat rose gold with a rectangular-cut ruby (11x9mm) at its center. It is part of the new Mesopotamia collection, d...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A perfect piece for a ‘haute monde’ gathering. - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.13 carat - Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total 0.36 carat - 18K White and Yellow Gol...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Retro Ruby and Sapphire Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique retro Cartier pendant is in a billowing swirl design, very quintessential for the retro time period. Set with round mixed cut sparkling rubies and sapphires, they perfect...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,495 / item
W 0.48 in D 0.12 in L 0.83 in
Initial A-Z Letter Charm Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Diamond: 45 Round Brilliant Diamonds with approx. 0.14ct Diamond quality: D-E in color and VS1-2 with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut / Excellent Cut) Precious Met...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Spanish Ruby and 18 Karat Gold Chain Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This stunning 18-karat gold filigree link-wired cross pendant, originating from Spain, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The cross is intricately made using delicate filigree wirewo...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pendant taking from the Victorian period. Crafted from a rosey 18ct yellow gold, the design showcases a circular domed form adorned with pear-cut pinky red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Ruby and Diamond Key Pendant
By Graff
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Graff. This piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a key and features...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,380
W 0.95 in D 0.12 in L 1.03 in
Vintage French Augis Plus Qu’Hier Heart Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,325 / item
W 0.2 in L 0.99 in
Gold Textures Interchangeable Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki Dimensions: motif L25x5 mm, chain 450mm Weight: approximately 6.2g (inc. chain) Barcode: NEX4007 Gold Textures pendant in 18 karat yellow gold with a 45...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Fancy Colored Diamond Ruby Gold Dolphin Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features 0.73 carats of fancy yellow diamonds and 1 cabochon ruby eye. Its body is set with a true gem of an opal.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$9,208 / item
H 1.58 in W 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya p...
Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$14,824 / item
Fortune Kinetic Pendant in White & Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune pendant. Our elegant Fortune Kinetic pendant from Fortune collection handcrafted in white & yellow gold with absolute precision. Be amazed as our ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$716Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in
18k Gold Genuine Ruby Clover Necklace Tiny Clover Birthstone Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Clover Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ME&RO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Necklace Size 18"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 17 mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: 0.02 CT Color H-L Clarity SI1 - I1 and Ruby Hal...
18k Gold
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires 16 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 58 Green Garnets - 0.58 CT 12 Orange Sapphires - 0.07 CT 3 Pink Sapphires - 0.02 CT 2 Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage TIFFANY & CO Opal, Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrounded by 1.75tcw Rubies and 1.20tcw Old European Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monica Rich Kosann July Birthstone Moon Crescent Ruby Necklace Gold 18k .19ctw
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1985 Brand: Monica Rich Kosann Design: July Birthstone Moon Crescent Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable locket pendant dating back to the Victorian period. This romantic antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a love heart.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Also available earrings and ring set with this pendant. Round Brilliant Cut Natural Yellow Diamonds - 0.56 cts Round Brilliant Cut Natural White Diamonds - 0.87 cts Made in 18K Gold...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Aqua Blue Evil Eye Diamond Pendant Necklace with Turquoise
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Aqua Blue Evil Eye Diamond Pendant Necklace with Turquoise Length: 16.5"/18" 1 Shell Layer - 0.59 CT 96 Diamonds - 0.21 CT 1 Ruby - 0.07 CT 1 Turquoise - 4.55 CT 18K...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.27 Carat Oval Ruby and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Oval Ruby and Diamond Gold Scalloped Vintage Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$523,511Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Measurements: approx. 42 cm long, pendant measurements 20.9 mm x 20.2 mm x 8 mm Weight necklace: 52.6 gram / 1.855 oz / 33.8 dwt Bracelet: Ruby: Brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut & Ruby Tassel Pendent
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It features diamond rosecut linked to each other with 18k white gold and suspended to give the pendant flexibility and ruby and diamond briolette at the end.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Totem Interchangeable Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki Dimensions: motif L18x10mm, chain 450mm Weight: approximately 6.5g (inc. chain) Barcode: NEX3014R Totem interchangeable pendant in 18 karat yellow gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.12 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Pendant 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond pendant by Rewa Jewels. The centre ruby is a 2.12 carat ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as Burmese, No Heat, and of 'Pigeon Blood' status. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,688
H 0.75 in W 0.41 in L 18 in
1970s Vintage 0.80ct Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat ruby and 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. 18K Yellow Gold: 15.6 g Diamonds: VVS/VS, G/H 0.875 cts Metal: 18K Gold Stones: Agate, Ruby, Diamonds Ruby Wt: 1.182 ct...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. Crafted from 18kt gold, this cross showca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant, 3.19 Carats
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond pendant, set with a 3.19ct cushion shaped, faceted, mixed-cut ruby, in a four claw setting, with three, graduating, round brilliant cut diamonds grain set in the b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,146 / item
H 0.99 in W 0.28 in
Solitair Pendant 18k Yellow Gold, Spinel Red, Enamel, 3 Diamonds 0.03ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant, solitaire collection, 18k yellow gold, rose vitreous enamel, spinel red, 3 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS Reference: V1776/RO/SR/02/102 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Coll...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Jade and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: Vintage Jade and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 16 inch Weight: 105 Grams Marked/Tested: Total Weight= 105gr Condition: Vintage And ...
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,735 / item
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: 47370/00/3G/00/102 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Hallmark Collection Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 14 diamonds, total 0.14 ct, H VS Gemstones: Ruby 0.28 ct Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,716 / item
H 0.99 in W 0.28 in
Solitair Pendant 18k Yellow Gold, Spinel, Petrol Enamel, 3 Diamonds 0.03ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant, solitaire collection, 18k yellow gold, spinel, petrol vitreous enamel , 3 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internat...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ram's head necklace, by an iconic Greek designer Zolotas.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,310 / item
H 1.58 in W 0.79 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Turquoise Enamel Rubellite Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, me...
Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Byzantine Multicolor Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Cartier cross is made in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies, sapphires, and emerald. Completed with an adjustable black silk cord. The Byzantine motif was d...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Jade Rubies 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A large round yellow gold pendant, its setting consists of openwork gold wires and is adorned in the center with a heart-shaped ja...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Cluster pendant.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare 18k Yellow Gold and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif Pendant and Necklace Both pendant and necklace marked 18k Mikimoto. Details: 16in...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning old cut ruby cover the front of this 18 karat yellow gold locket. A Ruby is the birthstone for everyone born in July. Fine handmade engravings are the finishing touches, m...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TVJ 1.00 Carat Trillion Cut Ruby Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful ruby pendant necklace. The pendant features a bezel set trillion cut ruby which has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold, suspended on a 14 inch chain. This collecti...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Princess Ruby and Diamond 0.72 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural princess cut red ruby complimented by natural round white diamonds and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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.