$4,350
H 1.38 in W 0.83 in D 0.26 in L 17 in
UNOAERRE Modernist Necklace In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Heart Shaped Amethyst
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian necklace with amethyst designed by UnoAerre. This is a beautiful necklace crafted in
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,985
H 2.5 in L 15.5 in
UNOAERRE Lariat Necklace In 14Kt Gold Diamonds Black & White South Sea Pearls
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian necklace with pearls designed by UnoAerre. This is a beautiful lariat necklace crafted
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry known
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Fringe Necklace Choker
By UnoAErre
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Italian 18 karat solid yellow gold graduated fringe necklace manufactured by Uno-A-Erre
Gold
$1,262
W 0.79 in D 0.28 in L 1.78 in
Vintage 9ct Gold Articulated Fish Pendant Necklace by UnoAErre, 1978
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Vintage Articulated Fish by Italian Goldsmiths UnoAerre Marked underneath on a plaque
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage UnoAerre Two-Tone Sterling Curb-Link Necklace with Center Motif
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage Unaree designer necklace crafted in heavy sterling silver with warm gold-tone
Sterling Silver
$7,900
W 0.19 in L 18 in
O.P. Orlandini for UnoAErre Vintage Italian 14k Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
UnoAErre, the renowned Arezzo goldsmith. The necklace showcases solid, closely spaced curb links with a
14k Gold
Estate UNOAERRE 18K Yellow Gold Textured Circle Link Bib Italian Necklace 18”
By UnoAErre
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This dramatic circle link necklace by Italian maker UNOAERRE is crafted in 18K yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Snake Motif Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 36.1 Grams 16.5 Inches Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in New York, NY
Signed UnoAerre this snake motif necklace is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold weighing 36.1 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAerre Lariat Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Black White South Sea Pearls
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
Italian necklace designed by UnoAerre. Beautiful piece, crafted in Italy in solid white gold of 14
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage UnoAErre 18k Gold Enamel Pisces Zodiac Pendant Charm
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
you are searching for an Italian gold Pisces necklace or vintage UnoAErre zodiac jewelry. Measures 7
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold St. Anna Pendant #24035
By UnoAErre
Located in Washington Depot, CT
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold St. Anna Pendant- This 18 karat yellow gold St. Anna pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian UnoAErre Muskateer 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
, green and black enamel detail. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold, 1AR for Italian manufacture and UnoAErre
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Gold Articulated Fishbone Skeleton Pendant with Enamel by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Venice, CA
and change. UnoAErre is the oldest gold factory in Arezzo, Italy—one of the gold making capitols of
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
9ct 375 Gold 25" Chain by Italian Goldsmith UnoAerre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 25" Chain by Italian Goldsmith Uno Aerre Weight 5.98 grams Length 25" Inches Thickness 2mm Full British Hallmark Beautiful chain each link is soldered closed Circa ...
Gold, 9k Gold
UnoAErre 9 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Chunky Hollow Curb Link Chain, Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
piece that belongs in every jewellery collection. The necklace features an intricate, well-balanced
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$1,789
H 1.3 in W 0.75 in
UnoAErre Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cherub Angel In Open Oval Halo Charm Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.92 Grams Overall Height: 35.1mm (1.3") (including bail) Overall Width: 19..1mm (0.75") ( approx.) Thickness: 16mm (approx.) (from the wing...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage UnoAErre Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage UnoAErre Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace Creator: UnoAErre Place of Origin: Italy
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
9ct Gold Ball Ball & Box 23.5" Chain 7.83g
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage 9ct 375 Gold Ball & Box Chain by Italian Goldsmiths UnoAerre Dated 1979
Gold, 9k Gold
UnoAErre Vintage 1996 Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, vintage 9 karat yellow gold necklace and bracelet jewelry set; part of our
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
pendants attached to 9 Carat Yellow gold Italian Unoaerre chain. Striking and eye catching necklace. Please
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT UNOAEERE earrings WITH 14kt gold clasp Quality Cultured pearl necklace.
By UnoAErre
Located in Mumbai, IN
14kt gold clasp Quality Cultured pearl necklace 51 Cm Long, 6mm Large Approx with UNOAERRE marked
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mariners Puffed Link Chain UnoAErre Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautifully rendered mariners link necklace in gleaming 18 karat yellow gold by the distinguished
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold Necklace by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct Gold Necklace By Italian Goldsmiths Unoaerre Stamped Italian Province mark & Unoaerre
Gold
14/18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Roman Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
UNOAERRE (necklace) 750 214AL (pendant) Very good condition, professionally
Diamond, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 14k Gold Twisted Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 14k gold twisted necklace by UnoAErre. A whimsical rope weaving creates a great 3D effect. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unoaerre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Unoaerre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace- This stunning necklace features dangling discs
Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 18k Gold Link Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 32” x 1/8" HALLMARKS: UnoAErre, 750 An UnoAErre 18k gold oval link chain necklace. The necklace
18k Gold
UnoAErre Two-Tone Gold Mariner Puffed Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
White and yellow 18k mariner puffed link chain necklace by UnoAErre. Excellent for layering or
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unoaerre Italian Gold Brev Hinged Swirl Link Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Stamford, CT
UNOAERRE 1970's Italian unique Brev swirl hinged link necklace, 16 inches long, circa 1970-1980
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unoaerre Vintage Italian 14 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long chain necklace is comprised of fabricated links Designed as stylized interconnected coils
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Italy 18k Yellow Gold Sagittarius Zodiac Necklace Vintage
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unoaerre 18k Yellow Gold Sagittarius Zodiac Necklace Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful
Yellow Gold
Unoaerre Italy 14k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace Vintage
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Silky Vintage Unoaerre 14K Yellow Gold 24 Inch Snake Chain Necklace 11.8 Gramsindividual This well
Yellow Gold
Vintage UnoAErre Gold Rope Chain Necklace and Bracelet Set
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage, UnoAErre, 14-karat yellow gold twisted rope chain necklace and bracelet set. These
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAerre Byzantine Chain Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: UnoAerre Country of Origin: Italy Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Style
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Men's 4.25mm Mariner Curbed Link Chain Necklace 14k Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
UnoAErre Men's 4.25mm Mariner Curbed Link Chain Necklace 14k Gold. Very elegant by famous Italian
14k Gold
Italian Gold UnoAErre Link Chain
By UnoAErre
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning matte Italian Link chain 14K gold UNOAERRE, Italy. 30" end to end Links are .40"long x
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage UnoAErre 9k Yellow Gold 20" Rolo Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Clasp
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Inches Chain Width: 5.4mm (0.21")(approx.) Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp Stamp: UnoAErre - 375 Condition
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 18k Gold Pendant Anchor Charm Nautical Jewelry
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: UnoAErre Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Enamel Weight: 4.3 grams Measurement: 1 3/8" x 7/8
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant #24043
By UnoAErre
Located in Washington Depot, CT
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant- This 18 karat yellow gold Italian horn pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.57 in L 1.94 in
Vintage Italian 18k Yellow Gold UnoAErre Colored Glass Nautical Lantern Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Towson, MD
"UNOAERRE" for the maker. It measures 1 15/16" long, not including the jump ring at the top, and 9/16" wide
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.48 in D 0.05 in L 0.6 in
Italian UnoAErre Dio Ti Protegga God Protect You 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
You) to the reverse. Marked 1 AR for UnoAErre and Italian manufacture and 750 for 18 karat gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UNOAERRE 1950 Mid-Century Vintage 35 Inches Long Chain In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
Erre. Today, after over 90 years, UNOAERRE has achieved world leadership and established its first
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
UNO A ERRE Estate Italian 14k Mesh Collar Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic collar necklace by designer, Uno A Erre! Crafted in 14k vibrant yellow gold, this
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
D 0.02 in L 17.33 in
0.66 Ct Oval Rubies and 0.11 Ct Round Diamonds on a 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Crema, Cremona
This suggestive 18K yellow gold necklace with a central motive made of oval rubies and round
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A lovely fringe necklace executed entirely in 18 karat yellow gold by the Italian goldsmith firm
Gold
Sold
H 17.008 in W 0.752 in D 0.752 in
Substantial Italian 18k Yellow Gold Flexible Mesh Necklace by Unoaerre
By UnoAErre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A SUBSTANTIAL 18K YELLOW GOLD MESH NECKLACE BY UNOAERRE Italy, circa late 20th century 17
Gold
Giampaoli 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk form centering a raised depiction of a man with water vase Accompanied by stars and the astrological symbol for Aquarius Reverse depicts the Roman gods Vic...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giampaoli 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk form centering a raised depiction of a man with water vase Accompanied by stars and the astrological symbol for Aquarius Reverse depicts the Roman gods Vic...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.52 in D 0.4 in L 0.67 in
Italian UnoAErre Television TV 18K Yellow Gold Green Paste Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
paste screen. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold, 1AR for Italian manufacture and UnoAErre, along with their
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 1970s Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, UnoAErre, Italy. This 18k yellow gold necklace is the ideal everyday necklace
14k Gold
18ct Gold Italian 17.5" Necklace by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18ct Gold Necklace By Italian Goldsmiths UnoAerre The Italy pendant has chic dangling
Gold
Unoaerre 27-inch Modernist Gold Anchor Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Unoaerre, Italy. This 27-inch-long anchor chain motif necklace is a crisp
18k Gold
Late 20th Century UnoAErre Italian Red Coral Diamond Gold Chain Link Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic 18k gold chain by Italian jeweler Unoaerre. The chain is accented by three oval red coral
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
9ct 375 Gold UnoAerre Figaro Chain
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
UnoAerre Length - 24.75 Inches Fully Hallmarked both Italian & British Hallmarked by GG Ltd Date Letter
Gold
9ct Gold Articulated Fish by Italian Goldsmith UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Goldsmith Unoaerre Era 1970s Full Italian Stamps underneath and 375 1 AR & Unoaerre and British hallmarks
Gold
18ct 750 Gold Italian Box Chain by UnoAerre
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Box 23.5" Chain By Italian Goldsmiths UnoAerre The Chain has a plaque attached to
Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Vintage UnoAErre Blue Plique-à-Jour Chain
By UnoAErre
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold vintage Italian necklace has stations of delicate blue plique-à-jour beautifully
14k Gold
Vintage UnoAErre Gold Blue & Colorful Enamel Floral Swivel Locket Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.20") Hallmark: UnoAErre - 750 - 1AR Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear. Original finish
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian 'St. Anthony' Charm Pendant, UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Addison, TX
manufacturer's mark of... UnoAErre, of AREZZO, TUSCANY, ITALY (Founded in 1926)
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Italian Yellow Gold Snake Link Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Guilford, CT
18k Italian Yellow Gold 3mm Snake Link Chain Necklace UnoAErre Italy 19.5" Condition: Excellent
18k Gold
9ct Gold 24" Curb Chain 7.64 grams
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 9ct Gold Curb Chain by Italian Goldsmiths Unoaerre Circa 1980s Length 24 Inches Thickness
Gold
Sold
W 0.91 in D 0.16 in L 0.99 in
Augis UnoAErre More Than Yesterday Heart 18K Yellow White Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
UnoAErre and Augis. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold, 1AR for Italian manufacture and UnoAErre, along with
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Unoaerre Long gold Chain Necklace
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Unusual Unoaerre 14K long chain/necklace, 47.5" in length. 14.5 dwt. each elongated, squared
14k Gold
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger 18K Gold Enamel Bangle, 1960s
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This bold and vibrant bracelet is a masterpiece by Tiffany’s legendary designer Jean Schlumberger. Crafted in 18K gold with striking blue and orange enamel, accented by gold studs, i...
18k Gold, Enamel
Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual half hoop earrings with a criss cross design of four rows of braiding. These omega back earrings are 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall. Eighteen karat gold. They have a maker's mark wi...
18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Hammered Gold Labyrinth Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant "Labyrinth" collar necklace by Ilias Lalaounis in bright 18k hammered yellow gold. The striking necklace of simple collar design, terminating is a squared-off sw...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fope Gioielli Elegant 18 Karat Gold Picture Frame
Located in Darnestown, MD
How better to remember a special person or event than in this elegant gold picture frame by Fope Gioielli? Fope has been creating fine jewelry in Venice since 1929. The sculptural ...
18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960's 18k Yellow Gold Extra Wide Cleopatra Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite piece from the glamorous 1960s, this Cleopatra bracelet exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, the bracelet boasts an impressive ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Graduated Large Byzantine Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 41.1 Grams 20.5"
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Large graduated Byzantine link necklace weighing 41.1 grams in 20.5 inches. Center link measures 7/16" and graduates to 3/8", in 14 karat yellow gold. Hard to find this size and gra...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Tank Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Tank gold bracelet, it consists of knot-shaped patterns in a decor of lines and gold pearls, attached to each other. The clasp ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,285
W 1.26 in L 14.77 in
Antique Dutch 5-Row Red Coral Necklace with 14 Krt Yellow Gold Filigree Closure
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 5-row natural red coral necklace with filigree 14 karat yellow closure decorated with red coral beads. The closure consists of half-dome element featuring a golden filigre...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eternity Bangle Bracelet 21 Karat Yellow Gold 53 Grams, Set of 4 Churi
Located in New York, NY
A quality set of 4 twenty two karat (21K) yellow gold bangle bracelets ,finely crafted in UAE Dubai. Slide on style measuring 2-3/4 inches in diameter and 5 mm wide . It will fit to...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Rose Gold 18K Wide Tank Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A rich, soft hued 18 Karat rose gold link bracelet is an impressive vintage heirloom from the grand Retro era of 1940s. An authentic stunner designed to portray the treads from a tan...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$49,500
W 1.65 in L 20.25 in
Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k yellow gold Lalaounis double rams head lariat necklace is a truly magnificent example of the esteemed Greek designers offerings. From clasp to tip, the necklace is comprise...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of antique, Early 20th Century, silver and gold two-stone old European diamond dormeuse earrings. This earring style has become so popular lately that it's becoming harder to ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18kt Roberto Coin Necklace Woven Design
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
18KT roberto coin necklace with woven design 115.38 grams and .50cts on diamonds all yellow gold Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M...
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.