Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Black Enamel Twist Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Twist Long Bar Crystals Crescent Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yellow Gold Twisted Foxtail Chain Necklace 36 1/4" - 14k Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Twisted Foxtail Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Length: 36 1/4" Width: 1/16" (1.4mm) Weight: 9.0 ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14K Yellow Gold 2MM 24” Classic Twisted Spiral Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 24.50 inches Width: 2.00 mm Weight: 6.28 grams 14K yellow gold twisted rope link chain. Engraved with "14K". In excellent cond...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Twisted Wheat 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & 0.32 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Sewickley, PA
Exuding the charm of Art Nouveau design, this exquisite 14k yellow gold choker necklace is a rare blend of artistry and elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Open Twisted Cable Link Pearl Station Chain Necklace Toggle
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Egg Shape - White Pearls w/ Good Luster- 9.8-10mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 25.5 Grams Type: Open Twisted Cable &...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Leo Pizzo White Gold 1.25ctw Diamond Twist Center Sectional Choker Necklace
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS-SI Clarity - 1.25ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 35.05 Grams Chai...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Diamond Accented Open Spiral Twist Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate someone you love with this stunning “Rings of Love” diamond open heart pendant necklace. This diamond necklace features a curvy open heart with a delicate swirl inside that...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Curved Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Twisted Rope Bar, NeckMess, NK6085
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This Gabriel & Co. new, gorgeous 14k yellow gold twisted rope curved diamond bar necklace dripping with diamonds is the perfect mix between classic and trendy!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Round Baguette diamond cross twist large pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
3.00ct Round Baguette diamond cross twist large pendant necklace 18ct white gold. Gorgeous large 3.00ct diamond cross baguette and round brilliant diamond cut pave set.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Twisted Herringbone Chain Necklace 52.8 Grams 14.50 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Romantic Estate Piece, 52.8g Envelop yourself in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage necklace. Crafted from 14 Karat yellow gold, it...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twisted Coral Beaded Necklace with 18K Gold and Diamond Clasp, 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Showcasing vibrant elegance, this twisted coral beaded necklace is beautifully accented with 18K yellow gold details.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tumbled White Agate Station & Yellow Gold Twisted Wire 39" Long Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (19) Natural Genuine Agate - Tumbled - Long Beans - Wire Set - White - 21.2x12x11.4mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 98.07 Grams Chain Type: 19 A...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Barley Twist Beads Necklace 14 Karat 52 Grams*
Located in New York, NY
Rolling Rings Link Necklace 14kt Yellow Gold Weight: 52 Grams 23 inches length. 8.75-9mm each bead
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Necklace 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace. 20 inches long ( 50 cm) Dainty and pretty necklace handcrafted one by one, Every 3 emeralds there's an h...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold 45 Karat Emeralds Twisted Chain Lariat-Style Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Lariat-Style 40ct Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Essencial Necklace Sautoir.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Twist Centerpiece Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 82 round and baguette cut= 1.05cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Length: the necklace measures 16.5” inches in length Weight: 12.87 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Beaded Necklace 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace. 20 inches long ( 50 cm) Dainty and pretty necklace handcrafted one by one, Every 3 emeralds there's an h...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.5 Carat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini design 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Fancy Twisted Diamond Cut Cocoon & Cocoon Chain Necklace 17" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Chain Style: Fancy Twisted Diamond Cut Cocoon & Cocoon Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/4ct White & Brown Diamond Infinity Twist Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance encapsulated in the 10K Rose Gold Diamond Infinity Twist Pendant Necklace, presenting a captivating dance of contrast with its white and chocolate brown na...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Gold Plated Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold plated sterling silver twisted wire necklace.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold Plated Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold plated sterling silver twisted wire necklace.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Twist Reflection Emerald, Black Diamond, Black Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Twist Reflection Emerald 0.20 carats, Black Diamond 0.11 carat and Black Sapphire 0.70carat Necklace in 18K Gold Width: 1.7 cm Length: 41.0 cm Welcome to TWIST Reflection, where t...
Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Triple Braided Wire Twist Choker Necklace 9.43g R4615
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Yellow and White Gold Dual Tone Triple Braided Wire Twist Choker Necklace 9.43g R4615 ♥ Measurement: 16.5" length, 2.5mm wide ♥ Material: 18K Gold 9.43g
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 1.7 grams Measurement: 0.5mm wide x 16" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Twisted Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant and its chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This charming yellow gold pendant features a large pear-shaped topaz set in a domed yellow gold bail. This second-...
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIVENCHY signed gold plated massive twisted rope chain designer necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold plated • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
14k Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Twisted Cable Polished Link Station 30" Long Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 35 Grams (gross) Necklace Type: Smoky Quarts Beads Station Twisted Cable & Flat Polished Oval Open Link Necklace Length: 30 Inches Width: 13...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold 31" Long Twisted Oval Link Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Time to add this to your collection; Classic yet versatile, this stunning necklace looks good with everything you own! Lays beautifully over a sweater or button up blouse, can be do...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.20ct Pave Diamond Infinity Twist Oval Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful pendant necklace was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features an open oval shape with a twist design that is completely covered with very fine quality diamonds th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Coral Bead Twisted Rope Convertible Necklace/Bracelet Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage piece in twisted rope design, this 18K yellow gold necklace is richly accented with red coral beads woven throughout.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Double Twisted Chain Link Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful Cartier chunky twisted necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of a number of infinity style polished twisted links and sits beautifully once on the ne...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 1.9 grams Measurement: 0.5mm wide x 18" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Hammered Leaf Twist Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Round .27ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Total Carats: .27ctw Chai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Crystals Lock Long Bar Twist Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Lock Long Bar Twist Pendant Chunky Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Long Mesh Twist Wheat Rope Versatile Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Unisex Wheat Mesh Twist Chain Rope Chain Versatile Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
18k Gold Open Twisted Cable & Round Link Pearl Station 32" Long Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Egg Shape - White Pearls w/ Pink Overtone - Fine Luster- 9.1-9.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Italian Weight: 44.6 Gram...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Journey Halo Necklace 14k Rnd & Baguette 1.50ctw Twist Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 (round brilliant), VS2 - SI1 (bague...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Gold Twist Choker Necklace 2.56 Carat Swirl Diamond Center
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
The choker is designed with twisted rope chains of matte 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Italian 18k White Gold 18" Matte Twisted Wire Cable Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.59 Grams Chain Type: Twisted Wire Cable link Chain Length: 18 " measured next to ruler Chain Width: 2.7mm (approx.) End Loop Width: 3.4mm (ap...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Link Vintage Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of large twisting oval shaped links With faceted edges and high polish finish Finished with a hidden hinged clasp Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & C...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hammered Twist Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed twist link collar with hammer texture Completed by concealed press release closure Hinged for easy application Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for David Webb Cir...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Vintage Twist Rope Heart Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold Circa 1980
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A captivating pendant necklace from 1980, crafted in luxurious yellow gold by Tiffany & Company.
Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Gold Rope Twist with Lite and Dark Blue Rhinestone Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a radiant gold-tone finish, the necklace features a substantial, articulated collar design with a detailed rope-twist texturing running throughout each curved segment.
Crystal, Gold Plate
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace is a true masterpiece, elegantly crafted with brilliant-cut diamonds, hammered 18K gold, and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold 59" Unique Alternated Curb & Twisted Long Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.61 Grams Chain Type: 2mm Alternating Curb & Twisted Open Long Link Chain Chain Length: 59 Inches Chain Width: 2.5mm (at the panel link) Cla...
18k Gold
Deco Style 7.5 Carat Emeralds 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Links Beaded Man Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 7.5 Carat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace. Adjustable up to 23 inches long (60 cm).
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace Three Gold 18 Kt Composed of Three Rows in Fall of Three Twists 3 golds
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace three Gold 18 kt composed of three Rows in fall of three Twists.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Twisted Ribbon Link Collar Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted with exquisite artistry, this Henry Dunay collar necklace showcases a mesmerizing twisted design, reminiscent of delicately intertwined ribbons.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 18 K Yellow Gold Twist Wire Diamond Necklace Bucherer Switzerland
By Bucherer
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A mid twentieth century 18 K yellow Gold necklace of twist design accented with 44 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.82 ct, G color, vs clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marchisio Heavy Twisted Rope Multi Strand 18K Gold Necklace
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable designer Vintage early 1980's multi-strand long necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Showcasing a creative twisted rope design, this attractive heavy g...
18k Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Infinity Twist Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features round single cut 39 white diamonds in prong & pave set, H-I color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace with 3 Important Twisted Cords in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace with 3 important twisted cords in 18 carat yellow gold attached with a clasp in satined gold. 2 security Eights Net weight: 82 g Eagle Head Hallmark Length of the longest t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANTECLER 1960 Textured Twisted Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 5.15 Ctw In Diamonds
By Chantecler
Located in Miami, FL
This rare and beautiful vintage necklace has been crafted with an intricate woven pattern of twisted wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
UnoAErre 14k Italian Yellow Gold Pearl Twisted Wire Link 36" Long Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (29) Genuine Cultured Pearls -Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 6mm to 6.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.3 Grams Chain Type: 36” - 3.46m...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unique 14K Gold 30" Twisted Wire Wrap on Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 53.3 Grams Chain Type: Fancy Open Oval Links Wrapped with Twisted Wire Chain Length: Measures 30 inches next to a ruler Chain Width: 8.8mm (...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Y Necklace with Pearl and Ruby Beads – 14k Yellow Gold, Hand-Twisted Wire Design
Located in beverly hills, CA
Details: Style: Y-shaped drop Necklace, Drop Necklace Gemstones: Natural white pearls & ruby beads Pearl Drop Length: 1.25 inches Largest Pearl Size (center): Approx. 6mm Metal:...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Versatile Twist Rope Chain Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Versatile Twist Spiral Rope Chain Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Monet Vintage Rare Silver Gold Spiral Twist Interlinked Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Monet Vintage 1980s Unisex Spiral Twist Interlinked Rope Chain Modernist Necklace, Silver Gold Tone Can also worn as a bracelet or add a pendant.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Rope Twist Versatile Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Twist Chain Rope Versatile Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
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.