Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fetter Trombone Link
Located in Brighton, GB
rose gold Edwardian era Albert chain. This fabulous fetter and trombone link necklace showcases a
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/18K Yellow Gold Chain with Pearls and Enamel, 19 i
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love unique chain, and this Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/ 18K Yellow Gold Chain
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$24,492
W 1.26 in L 1.54 in
Antique Pearl, Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
trombone chain.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
9k Yellow Gold Handmade Twisted Trombone and Belcher Necklace
Located in Cambridge, NZ
trombone design and a secure shepherds crook clasp. The necklace exudes an ageless and refined aesthetic
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Trombone Chain Necklace with Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous trombone chain holds a swivel fob pendant with scroll and engraved detail. The fob is
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Victorian 9ct Trombone link Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
grams this solid gold chain is 21″ long and features elongated trombone links amidst the regular chain
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era 9ct rose gold fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1885 Victorian Gold Trombone Link Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This antique 1885 Victorian ladies watch chain turned necklace is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Necklace, Trombone Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
If you are a fan of antique Albert chains then this piece is for you! This 9kt rose gold Albert
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Longuard 14 k Gold Watch Chain with Trombone Links
Located in New York, NY
This Longuard 14k watch chain with trombone links and original dog clip is 60" wonderful for most
14k 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
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Trombone & Knot Albert Chain, Hallmarked Chester 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9CT ROSE GOLD ADJUSTABLE LENGTH ALBERT WATCH CHAIN Hallmarked Chester 1910
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Gold 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite 1920s Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from 9ct rose gold. It boasts long trombone-style
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from a pale 9ct rose gold. It boasts long trombone
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold 18 Inch Fancy Edwardian Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
from a pale 9ct rose gold. It boasts long trombone-style links joined by three oval links. The chain
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian 17 1/4 Inch Trombone/Fetter Link, Albert Watch Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1903 Step back in time with this
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Sterling Silver, Edwardian Trombone Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trombone Bracelet Sterling Silver Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark W J S Lovely
Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Trombone Link Bracelet with TBar and dog clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Trombone Link Bracelet with TBar and dog clip beautiful and classic link bracelet
9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fetter and Three, Trombone Link T-bar Albert Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite piece features a classic fetter and three Albert chain design, showcasing long hollow trombone
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Scottish Art Deco 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with trombone link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Sovereign
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sovereign which slides along the length. The chain itself is intricate and made up go trombone links and
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9carat gold has curb chain and trombone links. The necklace is fastened with a simple clasp
Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Edwardian era 9 karat Rose gold Albert chain or watch chain. It has an
9k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Trombone Link Chain Extender Pendant with Bolt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
yellow gold trombone link extender chain. This beautiful chain is designed to be worn as either a pendant
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Fancy Trombone Fetter Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from 9ct rose gold. It boasts long trombone-style links joined
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian 4 3/4 Trombone Link, Fetter and Three Chain Extender
Located in Brighton, GB
to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct yellow gold hollow trombone link extender chain
Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Pendant, American, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, ON
set with two small natural silver grey pearls and milligrain diamond set upper section, 10K chain
Gold and Platinum Trombone Link Albert Chain
Located in Midhurst, GB
This Trombone link Albert chain, crafted in rose gold and platinum, exudes classic sophistication
Gold, Platinum
Antique Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
. A lovely chunky heavy chain, it has two dog clip fasteners either end and an attractive trombone
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Watch Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9kt Rose gold Albert chain or watch chain. It has gorgeous trombone and
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone link Albert Chain Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
intricate trombone and woven links to create the 24" chain. This wonderful necklace has a weight of 30 grams
9k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Rose Gold Edwardian 18 Inch Trombone Link Chain Hallmarked Chester 1912
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 15ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1912 Makers Mark J E S Step back in
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Opera Length Yellow Gold Trombone Fetter & Link Chain with Dog Clip, circa 1920
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Fetter-and-link chains -- those with long links interspersed with one or more short links -- were
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace Gorgeous gold twist links!! Shorter in
Gold
Edwardian Silver Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
clip at each and and the chain is made up of knotted and trombone links. Length: 42.5cm Chain Width
Silver
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9carat gold has belcher chain and trombone links. The necklace is fastened with a simple clasp
Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9carat gold has belcher chain and trombone links. The necklace is fastened with a simple clasp
Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver fancy link Albert chain or watch chain. Nice
Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Crescent in 14K Yellow Gold, with Chain - 2.00ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
stones on an excellent quality antique piece! The chain is wonderful trombone style chain with a dog
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Trombone Link Chain Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A chunky Victorian trombone link chain in solid 9k rose gold. It dates from the late 19th Century
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Trombone Link Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Antique 18k gold trombone link chain, circa 1910. Of heavy construction, the long trombone links
18k Gold
Late Victorian Albert Watch Chain, Trombone Links, circa 1900
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A late Victorian Albert watch chain in 9ct gold comprising elongate "trombone" style links. the
9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Rose and White Gold Trombone Link Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Highly unusual trombone link chain with alternating rose gold and white gold links. It dates from
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 17.5”
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
trombone & round uniform links is the dream trombone link antique chain. Every link is stamped ‘9C’ and the
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace, 21", 76g
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 18 karat yellow gold Albert chain necklace with trombone and round round link detail
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9ct rose gold antique early 20th century Albert chain with alternating curved trombone and
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 52g, circa 1903
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, heavy 18ct yellow gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 9k 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9 karat rose gold antique Early 20th Century Albert chain with alternating trombone
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 56.5g circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super, heavy 15ct yellow gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone and three
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 56.5g circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super, heavy 15ct yellow gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone and three
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert 17.75” Watch Chain, circa 1891
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9ct rose gold antique Victorian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century 9k 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9k rose gold antique early 20th century Albert chain with alternating trombone and round
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century 9 ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9ct rose gold antique early 20th century Albert chain with alternating trombone and round
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 41.8g, circa 1892
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fantastic 9ct rose gold antique Victorian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9k 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, Circa 1914
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9k rose gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone and round uniform
9k Gold, Rose Gold
English Edwardian 9 Karat Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, circa 1907
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9 karat rose gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 16" 55.7g Circa 1898
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, 9 yellow gold antique Victorian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat 9 Carat Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 42g, circa 1901
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A solid, heavy 9 karat rose gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating double trombone
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Fancy Silver Albertina Bracelet, Hand Engraved, Knot and Trombone Link
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
centrepiece links there are alternating knot and trombone links. The bracelet fastens with a clip fastener
Silver
18ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, Circa 1920
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique 18ct yellow gold trombone link albert watch chain, and T-bar. Date: - Circa 1920s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
.15 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s graduated cultured pearl necklace 6-9mm with natural color and 14k white gold diamond catch. 16.5 inches long. 55 cultured pearls, crème color rose hue, very good lustre, fe...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$30,000
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated from 15mm to 10mm
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace. Thirty-five high luster, white south sea pearls with shimmering overtones of silver and rose, compose this 19 -1/2 inch knotted necklace. The pear...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K and 22K Gold Nugget Bar Link Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Acquired on a recent trip to Ketchikan, where gold mining is still active in the state of Alaska. This is a vintage piece circa the 1970’s, comprised of 1/2” bar links that alternate...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct gold chain has fancy links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 38cm Ch...
Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique natural pearl and 3.10 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our antique pearl jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Albert chain, dates to the 1880s and features a rare trombone linked design in 18 carat yellow gold. Weighing 54 grams this beautiful example of an Albert chain is 17....
Gold, 18k Gold
$22,951
W 0.56 in L 0.79 in
Art Deco 3.94 Carat Old Mine Diamond Target Earrings Yellow Gold Platinum 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Art Deco 3.94 carat Old Mine-cut diamond target earrings in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, Portuguese, 1940s. Each earring features a large Old Mine-cut diamond claw-set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Mesh Evening Bag With Emerald and Diamond Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an exceedingly rare and coveted 18 Karat Gold Art Deco evening bag with a diamond and emerald frame. A testament to the opulent elegance of the early 20th century. This v...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Long 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This 18k yellow gold necklace is crafted to be substantial and weighty, giving it a bold and luxurious feel when worn. The necklace can be worn as a standalone piece or paired with ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel. Brooch measu...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, Hallmarked Birmingham 1897
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1897 Makers Mark C D B Discover the elegance of our exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian era Albert chain. This fabulous f...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Clasp Yellow Gold Thick Ornated Watch Chain/Toggle Necklace/Antique
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 51.1 grams Length: 16.75 inches Dimensions: Link 7.2 mm; Toggle Bar 50mm long; Clasp 23.3 mm x 8.4 mm Beautiful ornated late Victorian oversized wa...
Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
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.