$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in L 0.63 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow, White or Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Star of Love Ruby Pendant Openwork Hearts 3cm
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
It carries a faint French eagle's head hallmark for 18k gold purity and a partially faded maker's mark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Grand Monumental Augis 18k Gold Love Token Medal Diamonds and Rubies 27mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This rare and monumental vintage French "Médaille d’Amour" by the iconic House of Augis is a profound piece of jewelry history, standing out with its impressive 27mm diameter. Crafte...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,101 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in
Cancer Zodiac Pendant – 18K Solid Gold Astrology Necklace Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
🌙 Elegant Handmade Cancer Zodiac Pendant in 18K Gold 🌙 Embrace the nurturing and intuitive energy of Cancer with this beautifully handcrafted pendant, designed and made to order i...
Diamond, Alexandrite, Ruby, 18k Gold
$15,950
W 1.38 in L 2.17 in
Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pendant locket from the Victorian Era. An outstanding piece of jewelry, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1890. This important pendant-locket has ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Unique Treasure A beautiful and rare Victorian period pendant 1880 ca Based on a large oval hand carved and skillful made, multifaceted on the edges, natural Rock Crystal, ...
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Coral Gemstone Pendant Necklace SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Ruby Coral Gemstone Pendant Necklace SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold This exquisite rose gold necklace features a delicately crafted pendant showcasing a stunning deep red r...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond and Ruby Floral Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 Antique pendant crafted in mixed metals, yellow gold and silver featuring a symmetrical openwork design with scrolling foliate...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold Heart Halo Love Token Medal Ruby Diamond 24mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This exceptional vintage French masterpiece, crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold by the prestigious House of Augis, stands out for its incredibly rare and romantic openwork frame.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,040
W 1.11 in L 1.58 in
18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant width : 2,8 cm Total length : 4 cm Total Weight : 7,9 gr Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : none - tested for 18k Condition : The co...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,550
H 2.5 in W 1.63 in L 16.5 in
Late Victorian Renaissance Revival Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late Victorian 18k yellow gold enamel ruby diamond and pearl pendant necklace, designed in the Renaissance Revival style with an ornate openwork form.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$24,258
W 1.19 in D 0.36 in L 2.37 in
Lion Bespoke 5 Carat Diamond Red Ruby Statement Head 14Kt Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A striking and luxurious bespoke lion head pendant, masterfully crafted in rich 14 carat yellow gold, designed to make an unforgettable statement. Measuring approximately 60 x 30 mm ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 c...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
French 20th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Car Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Original and mischievous antique necklace, it is formed of a thin filed convict mesh chain, which holds on the fro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.61 ct CS's Extraordinary Round Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is accented by collection color brilliants and baguettes styled in a shared prong halo, and is mounted in 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. This piece can be personally signed. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Syna Yellow Gold Rainbow Reversible Pendant with Multi Gem and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 0.20 carat approx. Emeralds 0.08 carat approx. Rubies 0.01 carat approx. Multi color sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Diamonds 0.90 carat appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,310
H 0.79 in W 0.4 in
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Skull Tresor Pendant Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The contemporary and bespoke Skull pendant has a total of 0.50 Carat of White Round Diamonds colour G/H clarity VS/SI1. A totally unique addition to your jewellery collection. The sk...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum Turquoise, Diamond And Ruby Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Made from a luxurious blend of 18K yellow and white gold, this pendant features an alluring oval cabochon-cut turquoise at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
"Dews on the Rose" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Moonstone Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold elegant necklace is from our Divine Collection, the image comes from the dews on the rose in the morning.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Go...
$12,000
H 1.84 in W 0.4 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer and chain is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming a Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning penda...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat White Gold Moon Pendant Necklace by the Artist with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Moon pendant is a necklace designed by an artist, made of 18 karat white gold with a half-sphere of rock crystal, diamonds (1.5 carats), and red ruby. This contemporary pendant ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,189
W 0.79 in D 0.04 in
Vintage 18k Gold “Étoile d’Amour” Pendant – French Love Medal by Perroud, Lyon
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Charming vintage 18k yellow gold Étoile d’Amour pendant by the Lyon-based jeweler Perroud, featuring a star motif set with a small synthetic ruby of approximately 1.5 mm.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$89,978
H 1.45 in W 0.6 in L 4 in
18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Fred 18Kt White Gold Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant With Diamonds,Ruby,Sapphires & South Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies whi...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 2.30ct Diamond Ruby and Pearl Brooch Pendant, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A splendid example of late Victorian grandeur, this brooch pendant centres around a 0.60ct old cut diamond, enveloped in an intricate array of rose and eight cut diamonds. Encircling...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Flower Garland with Fancy Color Diamonds Pendant & Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The "Ruby Flower Garland with Fancy Color Diamonds" pendant and brooch is a captivating jewelry piece dating back to the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, W...
3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Composition: Solid White and Yellow Gold 18K Pendant Weight: 4.10g Total Gemstone Weight: 3.50 Carats Condition: Excellent We'll include a Chain(different from the one pictured).
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Brooch Pendant Trembler Basket Pin Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 18K Gold Tremblant brooch. Rubies, Turquoise, and Sapphire This is fabulous, each flower trembles and spins. Has a loop on the back to add a chain. The brooch is hallmarked ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Cut Padparadscha Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural padparadscha light pink sapphire in heart shape cut, 1,04 carats. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...
$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Halo Evil Eye Turquoise 18K Rose Gold Pendant Charm Medallion Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Halo Evil Eye Turquoise 18K Rose Gold Pendant Charm Medallion Necklace Turquoise Gemstone (Around 5 Carats) Mother of Pearl 0.40 cts Diamonds 0.20 cts Ruby Adjustable 18K Ro...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold,...
3.5 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Pendant or Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of natural Burma ruby. One Emerald shape ruby piece in the cente...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,950
W 0.5 in L 19 in
Steven Tyler the Designer "Gilded Gods" Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond 18K Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with this extraordinary "Gilded Gods" pendant necklace by Steven Tyler, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This striking piece features a capt...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,747
W 0.71 in D 0.02 in
Rare Vintage 18k Gold “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” Pendant by Augis – French
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Rare and authentic vintage 18k yellow gold pendant signed Augis, featuring the celebrated inscription “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”).
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead and wire -granulation workmanship and is finished with a un...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
$4,950
H 1.18 in W 0.71 in L 1.26 in
ART DECO 1940 Italian Antique Ford T-Model Car Pendant Charm In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Ford Model-T car charm-pendant This is a beautiful and highly detailed pendant-charm created in Italy during the late art-deco period, back in the 1940. This stunning charm has b...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$9,200
H 0.38 in W 1.36 in L 2.35 in
Lifelike 18K Gold Alligator Pendant/Brooch 2 3/8 Inches Long by Vahe Naltchayan
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The body of creations by Vahe Naltchayan offers many palpable and lifelike caricatures, this highly artistic and detailed rendition of an alligator bearing testament to this assertio...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Garavelli Pendant with Chain
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli pendant with chain in very unique and pretty design, in white gold 18 kt with three perfect round brown diamonds to a total carat weight of 0.33 Available also in white o...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,833Sale Price|20% Off
L 28 in
6.13 Carat Ruby 3.68ctw Diamond Statement Round Pendant Necklace 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is handset with 6.13 carats of ruby and 3.68 carats of sparkling diamonds. Ruby is a July birthstone and is believed to promotes emot...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$712
W 0.6 in L 0.97 in
18k Etoile d'amour charm - Romantic vintage gold pendant, French love Star token
Located in Antwerp, BE
Your partner, parent, grandparent or yourself! Pendant width : 1,5 cm Total length : 2,45 cm Total Weight : 1,4 gr Condition : Very good - vintage Material : 18K yellow gold Ha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,750 / item
W 0.48 in D 0.12 in L 0.83 in
Zodiac Charm Diamond Necklace, Star Signs Horoscope 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond: 40-70 Round Brilliant Diamonds with total carat weight of 0.12ct to 0.21ct (depends on which Constellation) Diamond quality: D-E in color and VS1-2 with Heart and Arrow (Ide...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia floral pendant necklace is encrusted with oval blue sapphire, diamond, and detachable flowers part with diamonds and yellow and orang...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold,...
$20,000
W 1.38 in D 0.13 in L 1.38 in
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Necklace With Skull-Shaped Black Diamond
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Because Wendy intended this medallion to speak to the wearer’s personal mantras, the inscription is written in Leonardo da Vinci-style mirror writing, so that the message is clearest...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 0.97 and Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pendant hangs gracefully from an 18k gold chain.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Natural 18.04Ct Coral 5.45Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 18.04Ct Coral 5.45Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold This exquisite piece featuring alternating coral cabochons and diamond-studded links that culminate in a s...
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Breathtaking Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.35 Cts/1 Pcs RubYellow Gold 1.58 Cts/91 Pcs
Yellow Gold
$4,869
H 2.13 in W 1.74 in Dm 1.74 in L 2.13 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric reversible 3-D Cross pendant is beautifully handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire,...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$2,915
W 1.13 in L 2.15 in
Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Marvellous 18 Karat orange yellow gold Victorian Locket. This stunning oval locket has a raised base with small dots as the base, which give this beauty a strong and...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow and diamond flower motifs. The hinged box opens to a single hanging bezel set heart s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Necklace Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Ruby Details: Natural, .50ct, Deep Red, Oval Shape Diamond Details: .25ct,total weight. G-H VS Cl...
Rose Gold
$2,279Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 0.87 in
Dazzling Natural Diamond "A" Initial Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dazzling Natural Diamond "A" Initial Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold This dainty yet dazzling charm features shimmering white diamonds stones set in a rich gold.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,990
W 0.63 in D 0.36 in L 1.3 in
Carved Amethyst Ruby Handmade Pendant, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand fabricated by Lynn Kathyrn Miller of Lynn K Designs, this timeless one of a kind pendant harkens back to the Byzantine era. This unique hand fabricated pendant consists of a p...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Boregaard 18K Yellow Gold Faberge Eggs Gemstone Charm Necklace
By Pedro Boregaard
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Vintage 1980s Boregaard 18K Yellow Gold Necklace is a stunning piece that combines elegance and artistry. It features a delicate chain from which hang 13 miniature egg-shaped cha...
18k Gold, Silver
$4,676Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 16 in
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift This breathtaking piece features graduating pear cut diamonds set together making a pendant with a pear ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold. With a central 0.15 carat red ruby set into a starburst of 8 Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germany...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.