Brushed Sterling Silver Trombone Link Variation Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Venice, CA
A beautiful variation of a trombone link, rendered in sterling silver and culminating with a dog clip.
Sterling Silver
14K Gold Mixed Link Chain Necklace 17.5"
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Mixed Link Chain Necklace Trombone Oval Links 10.21g R4590 ♥ The necklace measures 17.5" in length.
14k Gold
Gucci Sterling Silver Trombone Link Chain Necklace, 21” Length, Italy
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Gucci Trombone link chain necklace, expertly crafted in Sterling silver, featuring elongated rectangular links connected by rounded interlocking rings for a balanced, arch...
Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone & Knot Link Chain, Birmingham 1919
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1919 Maker's Mark J M Introducing a stunning 9ct gold Albert chain, a true collector's piece that beautifully showcases ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Fancy Trombone Fetter Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1888 This exquisite Victorian-era Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from 9ct rose gold. It boasts long trom...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fetter Trombone Link
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous fetter and trombone link necklace showcases a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and timeless style.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, Hallmarked Birmingham 1897
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous fetter and trombone link necklace showcases a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and timeless style.
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 and features a distinctive 19-inch trombone link design, a popular style in the la...
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 chain is a good wearable length and has slimmer links so would be perfect for pendant...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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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 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 longer length so could be used as a necklace.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Trombone link Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, this albert chain dates to the turn of the 20th century. Weighing 40 grams this solid gold chain is 21″ long and features elongated trombone links amidst ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold 18 Inch Fancy Edwardian Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- The date letter has rubbed Makers Mark A C Co This exquisite Edwardian Albert chain is a true maste...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Trombone Link Chain Extender Pendant with Bolt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain Extender 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Maker Mark B & S *THE CHAIN IS AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection wit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1913 Makers Mark J E S This exquisite Edwardian Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from a pale 9ct rose gold. It bo...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Gold 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1923 Makers Mark J G & S This exquisite 1920s Albert chain is a true masterpiece crafted from 9ct rose gold. It ...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian 4 3/4 Trombone Link, Fetter and Three Chain Extender
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain Extender 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct yellow gold hollow trombone l...
Gold, 9k 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 exquisite Edwardian Albert chain, beautifully crafted from 9ct rose gold. This fabulous pie...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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 link. A hard to find piece this would make an excellent gift or an amazing treat for...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone link Albert Chain Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This rare Victorian Albert chain is crafted from solid 9 carat rose gold. With alternating links of intricate trombone and woven links to create the 24" chain. This wonderful necklac...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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 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 fetter knot links with a light rosey overtone, each individually stamped for 9ct gold. ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco trombone link Albert chain, 9k gold clasp
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Art Deco era mixed metal Albert chain. A highly sought after trombone link chain which is made up of steel knots and rose gold plated elongated links, a lovely un...
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel
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 time with this exquisite Edwardian Albert chain, beautifully crafted from 15ct rose g...
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 popular pocket watch accessories for men throughout the long Victorian era, but this...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
The perfect Albert chain, this heavy and long 9ct rose gold antique Victorian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform links is the dream trombone link antique chain.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Guard Chain, 27.5” Circa 1900
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful late 19th century long guard or ‘muff’ chain hand crafted in buttery 15ct yellow gold. The long fetter, sometimes referred to as ‘trombone’ links are interpreted with sin...
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 16.5"
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A splendid 9ct rose gold antique early 20th century Albert chain with alternating trombone and round uniform links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375' the two swivel clips...
9k Gold, Rose 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, circa 1880, and it's long enough to wear as a short necklace, or doubled up as a br...
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
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 are separated by infinity knot joiners; it fastens with a dog tag clasp at one end, a...
18k 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.
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 17.5”
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super Edwardian Albert chain, this heavy and long 9ct rose gold antique chain with alternating trombone & round uniform links is the dream trombone link antique chain. Every link i...
9k Gold, Rose 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 round uniform links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375', the two swivel ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century 9k 9ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
DIMENSIONS - Length 16" (400mm), each trombone link length 22mm and 5mm wide. MATERIALS - English 9k rose gold HALLMARK - Stamped '9' '375' to each link and I.S.G makers mark WE...
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 uniform links. Every link is stamped ‘18' with the crown assay mark, a common finesse...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 uniform links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9CT' the two swivel clips and t-...
Gold, 9k 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 round uniform links. Every link is stamped ‘15.625’ along with the t-bar.
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 round uniform links. Every link is stamped ‘15.625’ along with the t-bar.
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 9 ct Rose Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
Every link is stamped ‘9CT' the two swivel clips and t-bar are also marked.
9k Gold, Rose 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 links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375', the anchor for Chester and a capi...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose 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 links. Every link is stamped ‘9’ and the anchor for Birmingham assay office and a l...
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 links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375' the two swivel clips and t-bar a...
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 links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375', the anchor for Birmingham and...
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 links with a T-bar. Every link is stamped ‘9' '375', the two swivel clips and t-bar ar...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat 9 Carat Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 42g, circa 1901
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
Weighing a pleasant 42 grams and measuring 17” or 440mm long with each trombone link 23mm (L) by 8mm (W) the chain is a rare example with many similar chains having been scrapped.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Gold Trombone Link Double Albert Watch Chain, & 1887 Sovereign
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 9ct mellow rose gold trombone link albert watch chain, and attached 1887 yellow gold Sovereign. The chain is hallmarked with the makers mark 'I.S.G', Chester, 1908. Engraving: -...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Heavy 18 Karat Gold Edwardian Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 16" circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
DIMENSIONS - Length 16" (400mm), each trombone link length 23mm and T-bar length 40mm. MATERIALS - English 18k yellow gold HALLMARK - Birmingham, 1905-06, every link is stamped '18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 30 inch length Weight 12 grams approx. 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Chain can be clasped at any length Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this im...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chamilia Necklace 1210-0008 Box Chain Snap Oxidized Sterling Silver
Located in Greensboro, NC
The sterling silver piece is titled Box Chain Snap Necklace Oxidized, and features a nice box chain style that will be the perfect way to showcase your most treasured Chamilia charms...
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated twisted wire sterling silver curb link long chain necklace. Marked Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for ...
Sterling Silver
New 14k White Gold 22" 1.2mm Beveled Box Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 5.85 Grams Chain Type: 22" - Beveled Box link - Lobster Clasp Thickness: 1.2mm (approx.) End Loop Thickness: 2.1mm Condition: New! Stock Number...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 14k Yellow Gold Ornated Link Chain
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.3 grams Length: 20.75 inches Link width: 6.8 mm Make a statement with timeless sophistication. This exquisite chain is crafted from rich 14k yel...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: sterling silver Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 1.10 grams
Sterling Silver
Silver Link Necklace, Paper Clip, Sterling Silver, Paper Clip 5.9mm 18 Inch
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide paperclip chain in sterling silver makes a great statement! This necklace is perfect for a woman or man! Sterling Silver Link Width: 5.9 millimeters/.24in Link Height: 15....
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Designer Ralph Lauren Heavy 925 Sterling Paperclip Link Chain Necklace
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A vintage Ralph Lauren Designer 925 Sterling Silver Paperclip Chain Necklace is a classic Designer Statement piece featuring modern elongated links. Paperclip chain...
Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian, Fancy Paperclip Link Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Collar Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Maker's Mark J M Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian fancy link necklace, crafted in luxurious 9ct rose g...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fancy Paperclip Link
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1912 Makers Mark JM Discover this stunning 9ct yellow gold Albert chain, featuring a unique and elegant paperc...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany HardWear Sterling Silver Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Small size, total length 45cm, official retail price 18,200 RMB, no accessories.
Antique 9ct Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: 1920s Fancy Paperclip & Knot Link
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1923 Discover this stunning 9ct rose gold Albert chain, featuring a unique and elegant design with paperclip and ...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Rolo Link Adjustable Chain Necklace 19"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Design: Adjustable polished rolo link chain necklace Necklace Length: Approximately 19" Measurements: Links approx...
18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Paper Clip Link Chain Necklace, Made in Italy
Located in Great neck, NY
Chain necklaces are a classic staple in any person's jewelry box! This 14k yellow gold paper-clip medium link chain comes with plenty of options, specifically your choice of length...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold 30 Inch Edwardian Fancy Paperclip & Ball Belcher Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Belcher Chain 9ct Rose Gold Tagged Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian faceted belcher chain is made of 9ct rose gold, exuding a warm and luxurious colour. The intri...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 18 Inch Belcher Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belcher Chain 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 This is a distinctive 9ct gold belcher chain. Each link has a pleasing weight and curvature, giving the chain a subtly bold pres...
Gold, 9k Gold
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Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Necklace 16.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a classic Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver necklace. There are several hallmarks on the necklace, "©T&Co., 1996 and 925". It has a very secure pus...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold 16 Inch Fancy Link Chain
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold chain, comprising fancy links and a safety chain, in 14 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fanc...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Vintage Sterling Neck Chian
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company .925 Sterling Silver Neck Chain, measuring 17 inches in length, interwoven double links, 3/8 inch in thickness and weighing 54.6 Grams. Lobster claw loc...
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and handcrafted in lost wax element of Sterling Silver 925 in 2018. The timeless "O'Ring Signature Chain N...
Sterling Silver
French 20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique chain in silver, crab hallmark. This long silver chain is made of filed convict mesh and closes with a spring ring. Length : 70 cm approximately, width : 5 mm approximately. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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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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.