Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Natural Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Natural Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace. This gorgeous
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Turquoise Multi Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an elegant multi-strand design
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seed Pearl Necklace and Gold Amethyst Multi Strand Statement Necklace 1980's
Located in Great Neck, NY
necklace with three strands of baroque freshwater seed pearls. This necklace has a pear shape 20 mm x 16 mm
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,000
W 1.19 in L 20.08 in
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace in Victorian Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace in Victorian Style is a beautiful vintage piece, showcasing the
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Seed Turquoise, Raw Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
strands of seed turquoise spaced with raw diamond beads and pearls. Shortest 15.5". Longest 20". 1.25
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Coral and Seed Pearl Festoon Bib Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
central plaque and stations of pastel peach coral and natural seed pearls. Also known as a festoon bib
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
400 Carat Seed Pearl Necklace with Diamond & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Cap Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Necklace composed of 43 strands of seed pearls ( average 2mm in size ,well matched, of
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King 18K Yellow Gold MOP and Emerald Natural Seed Pearl Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
1950' Arthur King multi strand natural seed pearl necklace with 18K yellow gold mother-of pearl and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Arts and Crafts 45 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
. Centering a 45 Carat Oval Amethyst surrounded by Seed Pearls and suspending a Multi Strand Seed Pearl Tassel
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Multi Strand Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli Multi strand Seed pearl size beads necklace features multiple row of luscious Beads
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grey Seed Pearl Multi Strand Bracelet
By Clara Williams
Located in Chicago, IL
Multiple strands of our beautiful grey seed pearls. Perfect alone and when stacked with other
Pearl
White Seed Pearl Multi Strand Bracelet
By Clara Williams
Located in Chicago, IL
Multiple strands of our beautiful white seed pearls. Perfect alone and when stacked with other
Pearl, Gold Plate
Georgian Citrine Paste Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian citrine paste seed pearl necklace in rose gold 9 karats. Rare necklace dating from the 1st
Pearl, 10k Gold
Edwardian Natural Sapphire Seed Pearl Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
exudes opulent Edwardian elegance Comprising three rows of dainty Natural seed Pearls inter spaced by 19
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Multi Strand Seed Pearl Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Chesterland, OH
Vintage cream-white ultra baroque freshwater pearl necklace featuring five strands with a gold
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Belle Epoque Filigree Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet Set with Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies beautiful antique Seed Pearl Bracelet. The bracelet is ten (10) strands of seed pearls
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet with 18 Karat Gold and Pave Diamond Clasp
Located in Red Bank, NJ
A 15 strand seed pearl bracelet with an 18 karat yellow gold and pave set diamond clasp. pearls are
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Raymond Yard, An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Yard: An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir, suspending a multi-strand seed pearl
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Seed Pearl Multi-Strand Woven Bracelet with 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately woven cultured white pearl bracelet with unique antique 14 k white gold clasp. Seed
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Multi-Strand Seed Pearl Necklace With Coral Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage necklace is composed of 24 strands of lustrous genuine seed pearls of white color with
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multi Strand Seed Pearl w/ Panther Diamond Sapphire Ruby Clasp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
-colored seed pearls. Approximately 17 inches long. 14 karat yellow gold "panther head" clasp approximately
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Multi-Strand Layer Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Multi-Layer pearl necklace consisting of 45 individually strung seed pearl strands. The
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Denise Roberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Stone and Seed Pearl Necklace
By Denise Roberge
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed Denise Roberge original. A multi-strand Seed Pearl Necklace with an 18 karat yellow gold
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
White Seed Pearl and Diamond 11 Strand Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white seed pearls with 0.42 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. 11 strands with a
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Baroque Seed Pearl Triple-Strand Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold clasp Pearl: 4.5mm baroque seed pearls Dimensions
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Victorian necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring 111 natural seed pearls arranged
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seed Pearl & Ruby Sautoir c1900
Located in Firenze, IT
entwined strands of seed pearls terminating at each end in a seed pearl tassel with a mixed-cut ruby cap
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Layered Seed Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Charles Skibell
Located in Dallas, TX
strands of 2.5mm fine quality pearls. The necklace measures 30 inches in total. Necklace does not open
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl Garnet Yellow Gold Slide Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a garnet and seed pearls. Finished with a pair of golden tassels. 37 inches in overall length.
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Seed Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Weight: 18.34 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 26.25-inches
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Seed Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Weight: 18.34 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 26.25-inches
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 4.13 in Dm 3.1 in L 2.36 in
Antique Victorian 7.46 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 7.46 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Multi-Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage pearl bracelet with coral and diamond is composed of approx. 24 strands of lustrous
Coral, Pearl
Angela Caputi Pearl Seeds Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ultra-chic Angela Caputi, made in Italy choker beaded necklace. Oversized multi-strand design with
Multi-Strand Seed Pearl and Diamond Clasp Bracelet Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful bracelet features sixteen strands of fine quality seed pearls. To complete the
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Multi-Strand Seed Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Jade, Plat Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bail to the strand of seed pearls. The 14 diamonds weigh 0.21 carats, each diamond is graded G-H in
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Marina J. Multi-Strand Unique Woven Seed Pearl Bracelet with Antique Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made from 14k gold and engraved with the name Marione dating back to the late 19th century. Tiny seed
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Marina J. Multi-Strand Unique Woven Seed Pearl Bracelet with Antique Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made from 14k gold and engraved with the name Marione dating back to the late 19th century. Tiny seed
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Lapis, Gold & Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant multi strand white seed pearl necklace is fitted with a 14k yellow gold clasp set
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Gurhan Hammered 24 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Multi Strand Station Bracelet
By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely multi-strand seed pearl station bracelet by acclaimed jeweler Gurhan is so lovely. The
Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique and interesting 40 strand natural seed pearl 39-inch-long necklace. Can be worn long plain
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Natural Seed Pearl Sautoir
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Necklace composed of seven strands of seed pearls with open work diamond-set beads leading to 2
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Seed Pearl and Enamel Grapevine Triple Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and seed pearl grapes. It is designed as two clusters of pale greenish yellow enamel grape leaves with
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Marina J Woven Seed Pearl Sautoir with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Topped Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven seed pearl sautoir has a vintage and elegant look with creamy glow of the pearls and
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Multi Strand Natural Seed Pearl Necklace Marked: 750 18K on the
Yellow Gold
Multi-strand Woven Pearl Sautoir with Baroque and Seed Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fine seed pearls and finished with subtlety graduated pearl tassels that dance with your steps
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Caputi Braided Pearl Seeds Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Oversized multi-strand with a braided design. Pearl-like caviar seeds complemented with larger pearl-like
Gilt Metal
Marina J Multi-Strand Woven Pearl Sautoir with Baroque and Seed Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fine seed pearls and finished with subtlety graduated pearl tassels that dance with your steps
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful and delicate multi strand necklace, featuring seed pearls, decorated with 14k gold clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Edwardian Multi Strand Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning multi strand Edwardian style faux seed pearl necklace featuring a sterling silver band and
Antique 4-Strand Natural Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Natural seed pearl torsade necklace, composed of four strands of seed pearls secured by a diamond
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Wellendorff Three Strand Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
By Wellendorff
Located in Greenwich, CT
3-stand necklace, with two strands in twisted 18k yellow gold rope and the third strand in seed
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seed Pearl Cluster Aquamarine, and Labradorite Double Strand 18 Karat Necklace
By Gabrielle Sanchez
Located in new york, NY
Watery faceted aquamarine drop and 18k gold muli-stone and pearl encrusted cap, hangs delicately
Aquamarine, Pearl, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Coral Bead and Seed Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Torsade necklace, composed of four strands of pinkish-red coral beads and three strands of seed
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl And Diamond Crown Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace has five rows of seed pearls with three bands of rose cut diamonds leading
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Natural Antique Natural Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unique sautoir composed of several strands of antique natural Seed pearls are gather in the
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Seed Pearl Necklace with Pave Diamond Lion Motifs
Located in Greenwich, CT
14-strand seed pearl torsade necklace, with two pavé-set diamond and yellow gold lion head motifs
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in L 2 in
Antique Victorian 2-Tone Gold Seed Pearl Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 2 Tone Gold Seed Pearl, Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace. This piece is
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Sold
D 0.25 in L 16 in
18ct Gold Seed Pearl Necklace with Rose Cut Diamond 18ct Snap dated circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Pearl Necklace made up of multi strand sections of seed pearls spaced out by 18ct gold pierced
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Antique Edwardian Era 9 Carat Rose Gold Green Peridot and Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Hamilton, AU
intersecting with a looping fixture beset with seed pearls and two additional green peridots at the ends. From
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautiful diamond and emerald multi-strand pearl bracelet is a timeless piece of fine jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4-Strand Seed Pearl Necklace with Lapis Clasp
Located in Vail, CO
Cultured seed pearl necklace, composed of four strands of seed pearls measuring approximately 3.5
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
7 Strand White and Gray Seed Pearl torsade Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
7-strand white and gray seed pearl torsade necklace, the pearls measuring approximately 2.5 to 5mm
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Arthur King Baroque Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Arthur King
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance takes a sculptural form in this vintage Arthur King hinged bangle, a masterful creation in 14 karat yellow gold. The wide cuff features a series of lustrous cultured baroque...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Multi-Strand "" Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning multi-strand pearl tots add necklace is fitted with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp. The necklace weighs in at 88.1 grams and is marked 14k 585
Pearl, 14k Gold
$7,080Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Golden Pearl 18k Gold Diamond White Yellow Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
An extraordinary pair of delightful Golden South Sea Pearl earrings, set in 18k Tri-color gold, this special piece is made with six large 10mm each High Luster Australian South Sea n...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace with Diamond Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace With Diamond Clasp 18 Kt Yellow Gold This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 200 Ct of fine beads. There are 7 rows of fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The desi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Synthetic Spinel Gold Clasp
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Genuine Cultured Potato Pearls - Near Round Bead Shape -Cream Color w/ Pink Overtone - Range from 5.4-10.52mm (approx.) (1) Synthetic Spinel - Emerald Cut - P...
Pearl, Spinel, Gold, White Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s VCA coral and diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This striking 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond necklace is beautifully made with a detachable 18 carat gold and diamond clasp that connects the plaited strands of coral. Th...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 delicate old cut diamonds with an appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace Details: Material: Platinum Diamonds: approx. 15 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Diamond quality: HIJ VIS 2SI Pearl: certified natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
18Ct Green Tourmaline & 2.5Ct Diamond Necklace 14 KY Gold & Triple Pearl Layers
Located in New York, NY
Huge 18 Carat Green Tourmaline & 2.5 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold and three layers of natural pearls, Estate This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting o...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold For Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear and oval cut emerald, ruby and sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.