Antique 0.37ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 14k Yellow Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This supporting array is held horizontally by two integrated ring loop attachments from the platinum trace chain. The necklace secures with a push fit fastening to the reverse and f...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.80Ct Emerald and 1.04Ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a platinum trace chain via a bale to the reverse of the apex tapering baguette cut diamond setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 33.20 Carat Aquamarine 3.59 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage necklace is suspended from a contemporary platinum trace chain and secures to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded lobster clasp.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 14.5" trace chain via two ring loops to either side of the setting, if required the chain could be extended in length.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Art Deco 1.87 Carat Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 9k white gold 41.91cm/16.5' trace chain via an integrated bale attachment to the upper border of the design, featuring a single collet set pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 3.99 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This large antique diamond and pearl pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via an integrated, hinged ring loop attachment.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
26.16 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile emerald brooch may also be worn as a pendant via a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain. This impressive cabochon emerald brooch in gold is supplied w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This amethyst pendant suspends from two ring loop attachments to the upper border of the design and is attached to a 9k yellow gold trace chain, securing with a conventional spring-l...
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and 0.77 Carat Diamond, 9k Rose Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This brooch may also be worn as a pearl pendant, suspended from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18' trace chain via the hinged bale to the reverse.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.38 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch, 1880s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian opal pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a detachable tapering bale ornamented with a further cabochon opal; a...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning ruby pendant suspends from an 18" contemporary 18k gold trace chain via a ring loop to the reverse of a claw set Old European round cut diamond, situated to the apex of...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.29ct Diamond and Pearl Platinum Bow Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature setting suspends from a bezel set Old European round cut diamond, via two trace chains. The uppermost feature diamond then suspends from a platinum 40.64cm/16" fine link...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1900s 3.53ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 5.89ct Diamond Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18 k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a detachable diamond set bale attachment to the upper portion of the frame.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Pendant on White Gold Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The pendant was sourced without a chain, so we have had our jeweller attach a fine diamond cut trace link chain which is also 18 karat white gold, allowing the piece to be worn by a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18' trace chain via a linear bale to the upper border, accented with a further six pavé set Old European round cut di...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
7.47 Carat Zambian Emerald and 14.50 Carat Diamond Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The necklace suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain, securing with a conventional spring-loaded fastening to the reverse.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Pisces Zodiac Pendant Necklace, 18k Gold, 66 Dias, 66 Tsavs, 54 Aquas, 4 Sapphs
By Stockert & Cie
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: Stockert & Cie / Jazychic Designer: Jasmin Djahanchahi Reference: 145011/5 Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 66 brilliant cut diamonds total 1.04 ct, G-VS Gemstones: 4 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Zodiac Pendant Necklace 18k Gold 60 Diamonds 0.9 CT 76 Tsavorites 0.5 CT
By Stockert & Cie
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: Stockert & Cie / Jazychic Designer: Jasmin Djahanchahi Reference: 145004/5 Material: 18k yellow gold / white gold Diamonds: 60 brilliant cut diamonds total 0.92 ct, G-VS ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Taurus Pendant Necklace 18k Y Gold 26 Diamonds 52 Blue Sapphires 2 Aquamarines
By Stockert & Cie
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Designer brand: Jazychic Creator: Stockert & Cie, Germany Reference: 145005/5 Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 26 brilliant cut diamonds total 0.35 ct, G-VS Gemstones: 52 blue...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pink & White Diamond 18 Carat Gold Stylised Heart Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
Suspended from a delicate 18 inch trace link chain in 18 carat white gold, fitted with a secure lobster clasp, the pendant sits beautifully against the neckline, making it ideal for ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Heart Shape Open Work Floral Drop Pendant & Chain, 1890s
Located in London, GB
Finally, the pendant hangs from a matching 10.5" long trace link gold chain, secured with a spring ring clasp.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41ct E VS1 Diamond 18 Carat Rose and White Gold Halo Cluster Pendant and Chain
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs gracefully from a slender 18ct rose gold trace link chain that measures 18" in length with a jump-ring two inches from the clasp to give the option of a 16" chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold & Black Ceramic B.Zero1 Pendant 346083
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The adjustable, approximately 15-18 inch necklace features a fine trace link chain that finishes with a lobster clasp and has a gross weight of approximately 6.6 grams.
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Necklace VCARA42100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features 20 iconic 4-leaf clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a mother-of-pearl inlay, set throughout the length of the chain. The trace link chain necklace m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Plain Love Necklace B7014200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace measures approximately 23.5 mm in diameter and is suspended from a yellow gold 16-inch fine trace link chain, which finishes with a lobster clasp.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond and Ceramic Trinity Necklace N3108500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features 3 fine trace-link chains measuring 24 inches in length with a hook style clasp.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features a 35-inch rectangular trace link chain with a lobster clasp fitting and loop.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace VCARA43100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features 20 iconic 4-leaf clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and an onyx inlay, set throughout the length of the chain. The trace link necklace measures 33 inche...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features a 16.5-inch rectangular trace link chain with a lobster clasp fitting and loop.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace VCARD38500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features a 16.5 inch rectangular trace link chain with lobster clasp fitting and loop.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Small Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Amulette De Cartier Necklace B7224521
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The talisman measures approximately 17 mm in diameter with a fine trace link chain measuring approximately 24 inches in length.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Pendant 344492
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The pendant measures 21mm in width and 30mm in height, suspending from an adjustable 14-18 inch trace link chain that finishes with a lobster clasp and has a gross weight of 14.4 gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The 72 diamonds have a total weight of ~0.48ct. The trace link chain measures 6.5 inches in length, features a lobster hallmark clasp and has a gross weight of .8 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features a 35 inch rectangular trace link chain with lobster clasp fitting and loop.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant 0.81ct TDW 14743715
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The pendant features a 16 inch fine trace link chain with a bolt ring clasp and has a gross weight of 3.3 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant 0.34ct B7058400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The pendant features a fine trace rose gold chain measuring 17 inches with a box-style clasp fitting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst Spider & Fly Bug Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Suspended from a fine 16-inch trace link chain, this delightful piece combines elegance with a touch of playful intrigue, making it a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery coll...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Hearts and Symbols Necklace 0.58ct G+/VS B3040600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace measures 1.9cm in height and 2.6cm in width and features a 17 inch rectangular fine trace link chain with a box clasp fitting. The necklace has a gross weight of 9.00 gr...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD79200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The quatrefoil motifs range in size from 15mm in width to 25mm and are separated by a fine trace link chain. The adjustable necklace measures 16.5 inches long, finishes with a lobste...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Victoria Mixed Cluster Diamond Pendant 0.88ct 34939926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Crafted in platinum, the pendant is suspended from its original 16-inch fine trace link chain, secured with a bolt ring clasp and loop.
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Diamond Corona Necklace 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace features an 18 inch adjustable fine trace link chain with a lobster clasp fitting and loop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.E. Caldwell carved jade pendant, American, circa 1925.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate diamond weight is 0.42 carats, to an intricate pendant, with fancy open backholing, accompanied by a fine trace link chain with secure sprung C-clasp, pendant a...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCAO3AU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The quatrefoil motifs range in size from 15mm in width to 27mm and are separated by a fine trace link chain. The 7.5 inch bracelet finishes with a lobster clasp and has a gross weigh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant 0.34ct B7058400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The pendant features a fine trace rose gold chain measuring 17 inches with a box style clasp fitting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Rising neatly from the top is a polished, tapered bale, connecting the pendant to an 18 inch trace link chain fitted with a lobster clasp. Including the bale, the pendant measures a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet VCARL62400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The five motifs are arranged along a fine trace link chain, with two motifs designed to dangle freely.
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rare Large Enchanted Bloom Diamond Key Pendant 2.30ct TDW 44206721
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
It's also encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set with a total weight of 0.64ct, G-J colour and IF - SI1 clarity. The 20-inch fine trace link chain features 24 round br...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Suspended from a delicate 16 inch fine trace link chain, the polished platinum heart is set with three fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with an approximate combined weight ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Suspended from a fine 16 inch trace link chain, the beautifully polished teardrop pendant hangs freely, allowing its sculptural form to take centre stage.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Crossover Circle Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
It connects to a 16 inches yellow gold trace chain.Due to the design and size, this piece could be worn for various occasions.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Links of London Garnet Pear Shape Pendant Necklace and Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By Links of London
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, the pendant is suspended from a fine trace link chain that complements the design beautifully.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Suspended from a delicate white gold trace link chain, the pendant catches the light beautifully and makes a refined statement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,024
Cartier Panthère Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Iconic pre-owned Cartier Panthère Necklace featuring a Tsavorite eye and Onyx nose as well as a double row diamond cut trace link chain. This necklace is not a current model and is a...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
It is fitted to a fine trace-link chain measuring approximately 44cm, stamped ITALY and AU750.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Suspended from an elegant 18-inch platinum trace link chain, this necklace embodies the refined sophistication and craftsmanship of the Edwardian period.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Italian-Sourced Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Ring Suite 18K
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
It hangs from a fine 44cm trace-link chain stamped ITALY and AU750. The matching ring is centred on a round golden South Sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.2mm, flanked b...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Diamond Pendant & Necklace Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Presented on a fine platinum trace link chain. Diamonds: Eighty-five early European, single and rose cuts, estimated total weight 0.65ct Metal: Platinum and 18k white gold - XRF te...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Floral Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The necklace is complete with an integral trace link chain, fastened with a spring ring clasp.
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Ruby Bow Necklace / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Suspended from a 9ct gold trace link chain, the necklace features a secure barrel clasp, ensuring both comfort and style for everyday wear or special occasions.
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A polished white gold tapered bail connects the pendant to a fine 16 inch trace link white gold chain, secured with a classic spring ring clasp.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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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.