New 14k White Gold .20ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.20ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k White gold Weight: 1.21 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.33ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.33ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k White gold Weight: 2.09 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 14k Gold Pearl Station w/ Triple Strand Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style vintage necklace that was designed by Mikimoto. It features 10 VERY FINE quality round cultured pearls equally spaced over this unique...
Pearl, 14k Gold
NEW 14K Yellow Gold 0.52ct Square Emerald Solitaire Pendant Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Square Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color Total Carat Weight: 0.52 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 1....
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14K Yellow Gold Long 29.5" 3.1mm Rope Chain Necklace w/ Unique Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very fine rope link chain necklace that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Ola Gorie 9ct Yellow Gold Open Large Tudor Pendant on 17" Rope Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Weight: 6.32 Grams Chain Type: 17” - Rope link - Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Height: 28.3mm (1.1") (approx.) Pendant Width: 33mm (1.2") (approx.) Thick...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Dangle Hearts Locket & Love Charms on 25" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- Numerous of Stones - Round Brilliant cut - Pong & Pave Set - Blue & Pinkish Red Colors Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.46 Grams Chain Type: 1.6mm Cable Link...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Pear Natural Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The two motifs are linked with a delicate 14k solid gold chain accented by bezel-set round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal & Diamond Pendant w/ Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Free Form Shape - Bezel Set - Blue Base w/ Nice Play of Color - 17.66 x 8.63mm (approx.) - 5.02ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid White Gold 0.13ct Fiery Diamond Matte Finish Shield Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Clean White Fiery Color Total Carat Weight: 0.13 (approx.) Material: Solid 18K White Gold Pendant w/ ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage Gold 109.8ct Large Smoky Quartz Abstract Pendant 18" Flat Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): -- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Large Huge Oval Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Medium Brown Color - 39.53x28.42x18.44mm - 109.80ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yel...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 1.06ctw Diamond Ball Bead Slide Pendant Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set Total Carat Weight: 1.06 (exact stamped) Material: 18k Solid White Gold Weight: 6.21 Grams Chain Ty...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 6.86 CT Natural Asscher Diamond Bezel Tennis Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold natural diamond tennis necklace, catalogued NEMJ-906, is precisely such a piece.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rose Gold Platinum 16.5" Rope Watch Chain Necklace Sliding Bar Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Rope Link Watch Chain Necklace With Sliding Bar Spring Ring & Dog Clasp Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold with Platinum Weight: 40.22 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Chai...
Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Gold & Platinum 17.5" Rope Watch Chain Necklace w/ Sliding Bar Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Vintage Rare & Unique Rope Link Watch Chain Necklace With Sliding Bar Spring Ring & Dog Clasp Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold with Platinum Weight: 26.73 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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4.28Ct Zambian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Curb Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
No synthetics, no imitations—just the natural brilliance of the earth. 🔹 Pure Solid Gold Every item is crafted from pure solid gold—never plated, never filled.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 3ctw Large Fiery Round Diamond Heart Pendant 18" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Fiery White Color - G-I Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 3.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage flower pendant necklace crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a carved coral rose flower.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14K White Gold 4.7ctw Pear Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant 16" or 18" Chain Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Elongated Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Outstanding Green, Blue, and Orange Play - *Light CRAZING* - 20x9.3mm (approx.)- 4.12...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Round 4mm Tigers Eye & Polished Bead Ball Slide Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This lovely vintage necklace was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features natural tigers eye beads and high polished gold beads that smoothly glide across the fine rope chain.
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo & Ruby Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Coral - Rose Shape - Stem Set - Rich Orange Color (24) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Bead Shape - Prong Set - Blue with Natural Vari...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
A linked chain with repeating floral pattern and double-sided medallion with the depiction of the Eye of God or the Eye of Providence in solid 18K/ 20K.
18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 3.75ctw GIA Heart Ruby Solitaire Pendant 15" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Heart Cut - Prong Set - 3.75ct (approx. - based on GIA measurements) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **) Total Carat Wei...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 1.07ctw Round Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning pendant necklace is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a gorgeous sapphire solitaire neatly multi-prong set at the center of a fine diamond halo.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Chain w/ Opal Ruby Swan Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.20 (approx.) Material: Chain: Solid .900 Platinum Center w/ Solid 14k White Gold Snake Link Charm: Solid .900 Platinum Total Weight: 22.66 Grams Charm Height: ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.93ct Round Prong Sapphire Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) -- Item Details -- Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.29 Grams Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Brilliant...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Victorian 18 Inch Solid Rope Chain with Barrel and Torped Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rope Link Chain 15ct Gold Tagged Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian solid rope link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a beautiful barrel and torpedo cla...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Square Boxy w/ Cable link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") ...
Gold, White Gold
NEW 14K Gold Marquise Diamond w/ Halo Eye Pendant & Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.42ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14K Yellow Gold Long 30.5" 3.1mm Rope Chain Necklace w/ Barrel Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fine rope link chain necklace that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Solid 14k White Gold 0.40ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.78 Grams Chain Type:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Peace Sign Circle Slide Pendant Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.75ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9.74 Grams Ch...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Agl 2.64ctw Emerald & Diamond Pendant on 16" Wheat Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Claw Prong Set - Very Nice Vivid Green Color - 2.14ct (approx. based on GIA measurements) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Angara 1.47ctw Heart-Shaped Aquamarine Necklace with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This aquamarine pendant is crafted in 14k solid gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18k White Gold 2.29ctw Star Ruby Diamond Dangle Drop Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 8.6x7.2mm - 2.25ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Men's 14K Yellow Gold Heavy 19" Rope Chain Necklace w/ Barrel Clasp 20.54g
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a brand new, men's, 19 inch rope link chain necklace. The chain was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and is secured with a barrel clasp and safety latch.
Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Baroque White Pearl by the Yard 17" Cable Chain Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style necklace featuring 15, baroque shaped, cultured pearls equally spaced over this 17 inch long, solid 14k yellow gold cable link chain.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold 2.42ctw GIA Bezel Heart Emerald & Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning emerald and diamond pendant is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, heart cut genuine emerald stone neatly bezel set at the ce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 0.75ctw Rose Cut Diamond Slide Pendant Pave Halo Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (49) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.15ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Triangular Pearish Rose C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k White Gold 0.93ctw Round Bezel Sapphire Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Slightly Violetish-Blue Color Total Carat Weight: 0.93 (exact) Material: Solid 14K White Gol...
14k White Gold 3 Large Fiery 1.0ctw Diamond Drop Pendant w/ Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - K-L Color - I1/I2 Clarity - 1.0ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.88 Grams Chain Type: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18k yellow Gold Moon Child Pendant Chain Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Moon & Child-inspired piece from Carrera & Carrery in Spain. This adorable pendant is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. The moon is accented with (4) Round cut, genuin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Coral Bead w/ Bar & Cable Link 30" Long Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Corals - Round Bead Shaped - Strung - Deep Orange Color - 5.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.33 Grams Chain Type: Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.1mm White Pearl by the yard 31" Curb Chain Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Wire Strung - Grayish White Color - 3.1mm to 3.8mm each (approx.) Material: All Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.83 Grams C...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
4.03 Ct Pear Emerald Pendant 2.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 18k Gold gift
Located in Diera, AE
At 12.10 gm of solid 18k yellow gold, the construction is premium throughout — every link of the tennis chain individually set, the pendant drop balanced at the precise center of the...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold 7.5mm White Pearl By The Yard 23.5" Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous pearl by the yard style necklace crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features 12 round cultured pearls neatly and evenly spaced out throughout the solid 23 i...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.60ctw Diamond Cluster Drop Ball by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (31) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong, Bezel & Burnish Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI2 Clarity - 1.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
Beautiful German bangle type bracelet made between late XIX -early XX century. Hallmarked 14K. Size is Medium 58 mm x 50 mm inside. Main part with stones measures 51 mm long. It ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
New 14k White Gold 4.43ctw Oval Opal & Halo Diamond Pendant 18" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Outstanding Green, Blue, and Orange Play - 14.7x10.5mm (approx.)- 3.93ct (exact) (24) Natural G...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Necklace Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...
White Gold, Enamel
Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
All stones are in great shape, with no apparent wear to the facets of the Sapphire. Two links of the chain are not originals, made of solid 18K Yellow Gold, and likely were used as e...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
NEW 14K Yellow Gold 13ctw Star Snowflake Cut Smoky Quartz Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 13.0 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.72 Grams Chain Type: Cable Link Chain Length: Adjustable to 17 & 19 Inches (measured with the ...
English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.
Located in New York, NY
This is a true British original, an outstanding Victorian-era double Albert chain*, crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold and bearing full hallmarks across its entire form: both dog cli...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Platinum Old Cut Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Long Open Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.13ctw (approx.) Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Cross &...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA 10.85ct 18K Jumbo Emerald Choker Necklace Cuban Link Emerald Cushion Choker
Located in Jupiter, FL
The earth-mined Muzo emerald has a desirable lush green color with excellent qualities. A 13-15 inch solid gold Cuban link chain is attached to the emerald pendant.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Lapis Mushroom Pendant & Enamel Blue Chain Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 1.65" length x width - brown striped hand carved Indonesian ebony wood - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated frame with rim on the face of pendant - gold diamond otto lock - lapi...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Platinum GIA 1.24ct Pear Diamond Teardrop Solitaire Pendant 16" Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.24ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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.