Tiffany & Co. 2.05 Carat GIA I VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
., this platinum pendant necklace features a stunning 2.05 carat round brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA as I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
4.20ct 14K Emerald Cut Bezel Set Solitaire Necklace East-West Bluish Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn your neckline with the epitome of elegance—a solitaire emerald necklace. Set horizontally in a secure bezel, the emerald cut emerald captivates with its mesmerizing deep green ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.45ct 14K Natural Emerald Bezel Solitaire Necklace Dark Green Bezel Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our captivating Solitaire Emerald Necklace, showcasing a breathtaking 3.45-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Native American Gayle Two Hawks Jasper Dragon Solitaire Necklace 23"Sterling 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Artisan: Gayle Two Hawks Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Jasper Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: N/A (slides ...
Jasper
1.85 Carat Round Diamond Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.03 Ct Diamond Princess Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.55 Carat Spessartite Gemstone Orangy Red Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k YG
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold New Made Natural Drop Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Solitaire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.03 ct. The diamond is has Light Brown color and Pique 2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gems Are Forever Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Ideal for your everyday signature necklace, this lovely pendant necklace come set in 14k yellow gold metal with a sleek bezel setting and breathtaking round-cut diamond with a total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pe...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pe...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Necklace 18 1/2" - 14k Pear Cabochon .37ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .37ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Blue/Green/Red Total Carats: .37ctw Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Curb Nec...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,408Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 3.22 Carat Black Diamond Pear Solitaire Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant necklace features a 3.22 carat pear-cut black diamond set in 14k yellow gold.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cross Solitaire Necklace 16 1/4" - 14k Single Cut Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): (1) small Cut: Single Total Carats: 1.00 Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Faste...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara 2.0 CTW Bezel-Set Round Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The solitaire diamond pendant is attached to the chain by the loops.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.27 Ct Square Cut Emerald Solitaire Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Curb Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant necklace features a 3.27 carat set in 14k yellow gold. with an estimated stone size of 8.9 x 9.8 mm, showcasing a rich green hue and refined clarity.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Vintage Solitaire Necklace 14 1/2" -14k Emerald 34.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 34.20ct Cut: Emerald Total Carats: 34.20ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Cable Neckl...
Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,924Sale Price|20% Off
0.53 Ct Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace 14K Solid White Gold"16 INCHES
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 14K White Gold Natural Heart Diamond Solitaire Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,354Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, 0.56 Ct Round Cut, 16 Inches
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Minimal 18 Karat Yellow Gold SI/H Round Diamond Chain Necklace showcases a fluid, wave-like curve, at the base of the curve sits a brilliant round-cut diamond, securely held in ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,858Sale Price|20% Off
0.6 Ct Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Anniversary Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The Brilliant SI/H Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace features a round-shaped diamond pendant, while the curved gold arc gently sweeps above it. Diamonds are a universal ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gems Are Forever Gold Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant diamond necklace can be worn as an everyday "go-to" piece, but is also perfect for a special evening out! Containing one round brilliant cut bezel set diamond weighing 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,038Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold SI/H Heart Cut 0.5 Ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace Wedding Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold SI/H Heart Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace features a heart-shaped diamond pendant, while the curved gold arc gently sweeps above it. Diamonds are a universa...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3.05CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By MJ Gabel
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning IGI Certified 3.05ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace in yellow gold. Diamond Weight: 3.05CTW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant cut Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Metal: 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,824Sale Price|20% Off
Large 5.74 Ct 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Stationary Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic big Zambian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire necklaces carries a full, large 5.74-carat rare emerald securely handcra...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic heart shape solitaire necklace, showcasing a 1.52 carats brilliant heart shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 1.14 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic solitaire necklace, showcasing a 1.14 carats heart shape diamond certified by EGL as F color and SI2 clarity, bezel-set in a heart shape mounting.
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 1.70 Carat Baguette Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful solitaire necklace, showcasing a 1.70 carat baguette diamond certified by GIA as D in color and SI1 in clarity, set horizontally in a bar like finish .Finely made with pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural 2.63 ct Heart Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 2.637 ct Heart Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace features a single natural heart faceted diamond prong-set in a Platinum box chain.
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.26 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire necklace, showcasing a 0.26 carat round cut diamond, bezel-set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.18 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire necklace, showcasing a 1.18 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a three prong platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 15 1/4" - 14k Round .10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .10ct Style: Solitaire...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace. 18k Tiffany Green Peridot Kiss Around Pendant.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Kiss Collection Pendant Round Green Peridot Solitaire Necklace Details: 16in length 6mm Round Peridot 2.5grams weight Please ask for additional pictures and questions.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The simple elegance of this demur diamond solitaire necklace is timeless. Bezel set in bright 14 karat yellow gold, the .20 carat diamond pendant is beautifully poised and integrated...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.29 Carat Blue Sapphire Solitaire Bezel Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This timeless and sweet necklace will look lovely around your neck! Made from 14 karat yellow gold and encasing a fine blue round sapphire = 0.29 carat this solitaire necklace is 16"...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07ct 14K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire piece carries a natural emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold & Old European Cut 1.09 Ct. Solitaire Diamond
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro diamond solitaire necklace. In 14k white gold together with a 14k white gold chain.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Huge 9.30ct Statement Natural Rich Green Emerald-Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic BIG Zambian emerald solitaire necklace set in solid 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous large solitaire necklace carries a fully expertly faceted 9.30-carat natural...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60-Carat 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire piece carries a natural emerald in a five-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.02 Carat Natural Yellow Brown Diamond Circle Eternity Necklace*
Located in New York, NY
Circular Eternity & Diamond Solitaire Necklace .40ct. round diamond Full cut brilliant Round Vs-2 Clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.53ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This diamond solitaire necklace in white gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate.
Diamond, White Gold
$11,297Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Solitaire Diamond , 18-Carat Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace Solitaire Diamond, Rose Gold 18 Carats This 18-carat rose gold necklace is set off by a pear-shaped solitaire diamond, measuring 8.74 x 5.18 x 3.29 mm or 0.34 x 0.20 x 0.13...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.02 Carat Fancy Color Natural Yellow Brown Diamond Circle Eternity Necklace*
Located in New York, NY
Circular Eternity & Diamond Solitaire Necklace .33ct. round diamond Full cut brilliant Round Vs-2 Clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Brown Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1 carat brown diamond solitaire necklace in 18K yellow gold featuring round brilliant cut chocolate diamond in six-prong setting.
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 in
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. solitaire pendant necklace in platinum, set with a round brilliant diamond in a six-prong setting, suspended from a platinum chain.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Solitaire White Gold Necklace & Pendant with 1.02ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A mesmerizing solitaire necklace with a dazzling 1.01-carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.54 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Pear Cut 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 4.54-carat emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.83ct 14K Large Medium Green Pear Cut Emerald 5 Prong Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire piece carries a massive, natural Colombian emerald in a five-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Topas blue diamond pendant necklace 18ct white gold chain.
Located in London, GB
Round shaped pendant solitaire necklace 18ct white gold. Blue topaz and diamonds solitaire chunky pendant necklace 18ct white gold.
Blue Topaz, White Gold
2.17 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Drilled Through Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire necklace, showcasing a 2.17 carat radiant cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Oval Cut Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 1.90-carat emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.0 Carat 14k Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 1.0-carat emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 3/8 Carat Heart Shaped Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant heart-shaped diamond is the brilliant focal point of this solitaire necklace for her. Set in 14K white gold, the diamond suspends from an 18-inch cable chain that secures ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.43cts 14K Natural Large Dark Green Emerald Cut Solitaire Floral Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a large 7.43-carat emerald in a four-prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.88-Carat 14K Emerald Solitaire Oval Cut 6-Prong Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic and unique emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 1.88-carat emerald in a six-claw prong setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k 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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.