Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant. Total height: approx. 2.80 centimeters.
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant. Total height: approx. 2.80 centimeters.
Citrine, Gold
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant beautiful spinning fob pendant The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a ...
Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 9K Gold Bloodstone Chalcedony Spinning Fob, Chester Circa 1920
Located in Upland, CA
Gracing its center is a bloodstone chalcedony, rich with character and history. The fob's seamless spinning motion connects you to all who treasured it before you.
Chalcedony, 9k Gold
Art Deco Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful Victorian style spinning pocket watch fob pendant in 9K yellow gold.
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Fob Spinner & 9ct Gold 20" Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct 375 Gold Spinning Fob Pendant & 9ct Gold 20" Chain Pendant : Antique dated between 1898 - 1903 By Goldsmiths DF & Co - Edward Durban & Co Assayed in Chester united Ki...
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Gemstone Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
It features marcasite gemstones and a spinning fob set with black onyx, green onyx, carnelian and mother of pearl.
Carnelian, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Ornate Engraved Quartz Watch Key Fob or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The bale is also free to spin around. The fob is in good condition. Wear and tear acquiescent with age.
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,850
H 1.14 in W 1.25 in
Snake Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
The elegant Egyptian Revival depiction of two entwined snakes is absolutely stunning. The snakes hold a spinning scarab fob. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Six Fobs Charm Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Large, dramatic, unique, antique, fob charms bracelet hand crafted of solid 14 KT and 9 Kt for two Fobs Starting from the link bracelet very intricate and different chain bracelet al...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.01 in D 0.31 in L 1.39 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Spinner Fob c1850s Heavy 9.3g 375 Purity Carnelian Watch
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Classic Pocketwatch spinning fob set with 2 gemstone intaglios Gemstones: Round cabochons of Carnelian and Bloodstone, not engraved.
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant most beautiful citrine stone Measurements: Weight 10.41g, length 35mm, width 24mm Materials: 9ct gold and citrine Hallmarks:...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Fob Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant has been crafted from 9ct yellow gold into the shape of a spinning fob which has been set on one side with an oval shaped rich red carnelian whilst the reverse side is se...
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Citrine Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large yellow gold charm pendant designed as a spinning citrine fob engraved to one face with a monogram of LVM, to another face with the crest and motto ‘FAC et SPERAI’ (Do and Hop...
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9kt gold, fancy link Albert chain. It has lovely fancy rich solid gold links with very slight rosey tones, the links are two different types with an interlocking ...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Cable Link Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain with alternating doubled up jump rings Suspending a spinning fob-style lobster clasp Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s Widt...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chunky Starlink 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Chunky Starlink 9ct Gold Chain Necklace with Tbar and Spinning Fob Seal Pendant wonderful chunky star links chain on a sweet spinning fob!
Gold
Edwardian Bloodstone and Carnelian Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish spinning fob necklace. Each aspect of this piece dates back to the Edwardian period with the rotating pendant playing host to a round shaped bloodston...
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.28 in D 0.06 in L 14.18 in
Chunky Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain Necklace with Fob Seal
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain Necklace with a Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Fob Seal -Weight: 47.49g -Measurements: Chain Length not including fob 36cm, Link wid...
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Bloodstone & Carnelian Swivel Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark J T J Specialists in cigarette case, gold lockets & gold spinning fobs.
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Spinning Citrine Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
A 9ct yellow gold chain with a T bar fastening focally suspends a large citrine set fob which freely spins at the wearers discretion.
Citrine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone
Located in NEWARK, GB
It is a masonic piece and not only is it a spinning type fob but it is also a pocket watch key!
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique purple paste spinning fob, gold plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era gold plated spinning fob pendant. It has a lovely twist design in a rich gold plate suspending a carved and smoothed purple glass spinning fob with ...
Gold Plate
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone 9 Carat Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant wonderful chunky spinning fob!
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold Citrine spinning fob, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Victorian spinning fob. This seal fob has an elaborately engraved and ornate 9kt gold arch fitting which suspends a large lemony yellow faceted citrine sto...
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx, Bloodstone and Onyx Spinning Fob 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stunning pendant on this necklace is a spinning fob. The stones set in this are carnelian, onyx and bloodstone.
Onyx, Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain with Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
On one end there is a dog clip and the other holds a spinning fob set with sardonyx and bloodstone. Modelled in 9ct rose gold.
Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9k Gold Compass Pendant, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9kt gold compass pendant or fob. It has a whimsical and mystical feel to it with the real working compass encased within the original glass.
9k Gold
Victorian Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian stone which is backed with glossy gold! The frame is modelled as if it is twisted and knotted rope. Stone Dimensions: 21x16mm Weight: 9...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 10 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 10ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Edwardian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Rose Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct rose gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin!
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Victorian Spinning Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Charm Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Today watch fobs are great worn as a pendant on a necklace. The fob is set with carnelian (14mm x 10mm) and spins in 360 degree motion.
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
HM B'ham 1906 Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Wax Seal Fob 9 Karat
Located in Baltimore, MD
This spinning fob was traditionally found attached to a gentleman's watch chain, which are still worn to this day, or hung from a chain as a necklace.
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Sold
W 0.77 in L 0.96 in
Antique Edwardian 9k Gold Swivel Fob, Spinning, Pendant, Bloodstone, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9ct Rosey gold swivel or spinning fob. It has an attractive curb chain design top and an integral bale for ease of attaching to your favourite Albert chain or ...
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Open Locket Fob Seal Pendant Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Open Locket Fob Seal Pendant Bloodstone and Carnelian gorgeous spinning fob seal!
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
The chain has a dog clip fastener to each end and a jump ring to the other with an attached t bar and a lovely lion and arch design spinning fob set with Carnelian and bloodstone. T...
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique intaglio swivel fob pendant, 10k gold, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is a known family crest for the Neilson family of Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is a spinning fob with a chain link design mount. Marks and era: Marked 10c, Victorian era, c1890s...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Six Fobs Charm Bracelet 9KT/14 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Large, dramatic, unique, antique, fob charms bracelet hand crafted of solid 14 KT and 9 Kt for two Fobs Starting from the link bracelet very intricate and different chain bracelet al...
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Extra Large Gold-Cased Spinner Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This impressive Georgian fob has three unique panels, and is built in a way that allows the fob to rotate, revealing the ornate details of each panel as the fob spins.
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet, Bloodstone Seal Fobs, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The bracelet has two antique gold spinning fobs attached to the front, one a rounded diamond shape and the other a circle, both with decorative arches, each fob is set with a bloodst...
Yellow Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.1 in
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Uncarved Agate Open Spinning Flip Fob Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Agate - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Uncarved -Brown & Black Colors - 20x15.2mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.42 Grams Overal...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marvelous Antique Sterling Fob as Found Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
An attached mechanism allows you to spin the fob and choose which plane shows outward.
Sterling Silver
Victorian Bloodstone and Sardonyx 9 Carat Gold Locket Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
As you can see the fob spins and reveals the watch key. Stone Diameter: 16mm Fob Length From loop: 41mm Weight:8.4g
Gold
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
The high karat gold has a stunning glow that contrasts against the red stone, which still spins on the fob! The fob weighs 3.3 grams. It measures 1 5/16” x 3/4”.
Agate, Gold
Crystal Gold engraved fob
Located in London, GB
This 3 sided faceted crystal spinning fob is set in 15ct Gold. It has 3 armorial engravings with the original split ring.
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
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W 0.82 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Seal Spinner Fob, Cornelian and Bloodstone, Birmingham, 1892
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The spinner has been mounted to one side with a cornelian and to the other, a bloodstone. The fob spins within a curb link frame below a gold ball and loop for attaching either to a...
Agate, 9k Gold
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H 0.95 in W 0.79 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Carnelian, Tigers Eye and Carved Hematite Swivel Fob Necklace in Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful 9ct Gold spinning swivel fob has three sides. On one side there is a red carnelian, another has a tigers eye and the third has a carved Hematite.
Carnelian, Hematite, Gold
Antique Victorian Smokey Quartz Spinning Fob in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An original Victorian Smokey Quartz fob pendant. This great quality and crisp triple sided, faceted Smokey Quartz gemstone is mounted in decorative 9ct Yellow Gold. The Gold setting ...
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Engraved Bloodstone and Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This unique antique quality 18ct Yellow Gold spinning fob pendant is set with engraved Bloodstone (for wax seal) and Carnelian dating from the Victorian era with clear hallmarks on t...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in 9ct gold and there is also a dog clip. Length: 147cm Width: 2.5mm Weight: 32.9g
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful 9ct gold necklace has fancy chain links and links that represent infinity. Length: 63cm Chain Width: 4mm Weight: 6.8g
Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold chain collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain has been cra...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian 15ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this traditional albert chain necklace has been crafted from rare 15 carat yellow gold. Featuring a T bar on the drop and a plate on the stating Ste...
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Bloodstone and Carnelian Silver Double Albert
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky glossy silver chain holds a swivel fob that has a bloodstone and carnelian set into it and is held with a chain detailed loop. The whole design of this double Albert is c...
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
A Victorian turquoise and gold locket pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold locket pendant, the heart-shaped gold locket with finely scroll engraved background, applied with a turquoise-set grape textured gold vine leaves and a...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
$7,673
W 2.283 in L 3.397 in
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pendant in Gold, Silver, Pearls, Diamonds.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A big antique Victorian mourning cross. Ornately decorated with small river pearls around a silver star set with rose-cut diamonds centering a pearl. On the back is a small relics co...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Rare Japan Shakudo Snake Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Samurai circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai ...
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo
2009 Vintage Versace one Shoulder Purple Long Dress Gown with Hearts 46 - US 10
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE S/S 2009 Look # 37 Size 46 or US 10 The sensational color, one-shoulder design, artfully embellished body with zipper trimmed and crystal embellished hearts - ensure a st...
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.