Vintage 14K Gold Wide Omega Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
As stylish now as it was in the 1980’s, this wide omega link necklace offers sleek style and flair
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Wide Omega Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
As stylish now as it was in the 1980’s, this wide omega link necklace offers sleek style and flair
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Pendant Wide Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Crystals Pendant Wide Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Statement
Gold Plate
$1,632
W 0.99 in L 19.69 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Crystals Omega Beige Wide Ribbed Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Wide Chunky Woven Omega Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shining Crystals Pendant Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Collar
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Crystals Wide Woven Omega Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Chunky
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Omega Black Leopard Wide Woven Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Leopard Pendant Wide Woven Mesh Omega Chunky
Gold Plate
Italian 10k Yellow & White Gold 4mm Wide Reversible Omega Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 12.47 Grams Chain Type: Reversible Omega
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k White Gold 6mm Wide Omega Chain Collar Necklace w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 33.43 Grams Chain Type: Polished Omega Link Chain Length: 18
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Gold Blue Navy Crystals Wide Omega Chunky 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Statement Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition
Gold Plate
Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Gold Omega Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
figure "8" safety. The pendant measures 1.04 tall including bale by .85" wide. The omega necklace is .25
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500
H 0.5 in W 1 in L 1.88 in
Dramatic 18k Coral & Diamond Pendant By Emis Beros Shown on an Omega Choker
By Emis Beros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
choker length omega link necklace which can be purchased separately.* Gross weight of pendant 13.10 grams
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Sapphire Pendant Enhancer 18K Gold 2 Carats of Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
. Wear this on pearls, a heavy gold chain, a wide omega necklace, beads, etc. You'll love the way your
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Gold 14k 2 Tone Wide Reversible Omega Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage Omega necklace is a classy essential to all jewelry collections. Sustainably crafted
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Chunky
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Extra Wide Crystals Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Extra Wide Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant Ribbed Adjustable
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Whole Crystals Trapezoid Wide Woven Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Crystals Trapezoid Wide Woven Mesh Omega Necklace Collar
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shining Crystals Pendant Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Collar
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shining Crystals Pendant Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Collar
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 19.69 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Crystals Beige Wide Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 19.69 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Crystals Beige Wide Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Pendant Wide Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Crystals Pendant Wide Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Statement
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Chunky
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.87 in L 15.75 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.6 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Shell Fan Crystal Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Shell Fan Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.6 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Shell Fan Crystal Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Shell Fan Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Black Leopard Wide Woven Mesh Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Leopard Pendant Wide Woven Mesh Omega Chunky
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.87 in L 15.75 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.87 in L 15.75 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold
Gold Plate
Italian 14k Yellow Gold 11.7mm Wide Heavy Domed 16" Omega Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 72.80 Grams Chain Type: Domed Omega - Push clasp with
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14k Yellow & White Gold 5.2mm Wide Reversible Omega Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 30.92 Grams Chain Type: Reversible Omega - Push
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.2 in W 20.1 in L 16 in
14k Yellow Gold 5ct Channel Set Diamond Large Wide Flexible 16" Omega Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 16 Inches (wearable length) Clasp: Push Clasp w/ Safety Latch Overall Width: 20.1mm (0.79")(omega
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Custard Cream Lapis Crystals Wide Omega Domed Gold 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Statement Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Crystal Wide Omega Collar Dome Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Chunky Statement Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition
Gold Plate
Ciner of New York Gold Gold Wide Omega Chain with Central Geometric Ornament
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely stunning and finely executed necklace by long time fashion jewelry company Ciner of
Crystal, Gold Plate
Biwa Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1.07" plus long. OMEGA NECKLACE: 16" Omega necklace 4mm wide in 14k yellow gold, weighing 12 grams
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Fancy Omega Matte Multi Strap Wide Bracelet & Matching Necklace Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
. Similarly, the necklace features the same design throughout 2, slightly wider, straps with one hanging
18k Gold
Yellow Gold Wide Omega Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 6mm Wide Omega Necklace With High Polish Finish. Measuring 18 Inches Long
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Omega Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A 1980's vintage classic, this weighty and wide (6mm) yellow gold omega necklace is an estate
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Crystals Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Extra Wide Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant Ribbed Adjustable
Gold Plate
Italian 14K Yellow Gold Wide Fancy Omega Link Collar Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy and very well made omega link collar necklace that was crafted in Italy from
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ciner of New York Gold Wide Omega with 3 Stone Necklace
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely stunning and finely executed necklace by long time fashion jewelry company Ciner of
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.6 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Shell Fan Crystal Omega Wide Ribbed Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Shell Fan Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant
Gold Plate
Classic H.Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.80mm Wide Flexible Omega Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 35 Grams Chain Type: Flexible Domed Omega - Push clasp with
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RCI 14K Yellow & White Gold Reversible Omega Necklace 30.85 grams 6.2 mm Wide
Located in Eagan, MN
. It's one of the nicest omega necklaces I have seen yet. It is stamped "14K RCI". RCI is the make
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14K Yellow Gold 18" 6mm Wide Fancy Omega Link Collar Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 41.25 Grams Chain Type: Fancy, Wide, Slightly Domed
Yellow Gold
Flat and Wide Omega Collar or Choker Chain in Yellow Gold
By AURAFIN
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The omega we offer here is a great example of the breed: substantial, untapered, wide and flat, in
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
KJL Kenneth Lane Omega Choker Necklace Bezel Crystal
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oversize Gold Tone Omega Necklace .64" wide 16.5" end to end, has a bit of give. Large Pear shaped
Gilt Metal
2.5 Carat Diamond Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
quality. It has a large bail so fit in to a wide necklace or omega chain 18 K gold Weight 20 Grams Very
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds are SI quality. Lots of shine and Brilliance It has a large bail so fit in to a wide necklace or
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Golf Themed Natural Opal Inlay and Pearl Slide Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
a 6-millimeter wide omega necklace. Theme: Golf Replacement Value: $2800.00 Jessup’s Price: $1199.00
Opal, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
18K 1970s 5-Strand Florentine Bracelet with Removable Diamond Turquoise Enhancer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Enhancer would look stunning on a wide Omega necklace or as a pendant on a chain. Bracelet measures 7.5
Vintage Tubogas Omega Chain 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage wide tubogas omega choker necklace in 18 karat yellow gold from circa 1980s. A chic and
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Ball Omega Necklace Collar 34.1g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, it features a striking white diamonds in a unique ball cut. The diamond ball is c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$12,500
BVLGARI Spiga 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bvlgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row geometric design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold cat brooch, with approx. 1.10ctw H/SI1 diamonds. Brooch measures 1.25" x 1". Marked 18k on the back. Weight - 10.7 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond GIA No-Heat Sapphire 18k Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic diamond, sapphire panther design gold necklace is gracefully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Centered with three oval-shaped genuine blue, yellow, and purple sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
H. Stern Diamond Pavé Collar Style Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exuding opulence and sophistication, this pave diamond collar necklace from H. Stern is a dazzling masterpiece set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold. The base of the necklace is meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,000
W 0.22 in L 16.5 in
Striking La Pepita Round Wheat Link 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
By La Pepita
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This stylish necklace by La Pepita is comprised of one continuous 16 1/2 inch length of fine round 5.50mm diameter wheat link chain, punctuated by three diamond stations. All diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Italian Yellow Gold Omega Necklace circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 14k Italian Gold Omega Necklace from the circa 1980s exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Crafted from rich 14-karat Italian gold, the necklace features ...
Cartier Massai Panthere Ring Yellow Gold 50
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Massai Panther Ring Stones: Tsavorite Garnet, Onyx Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 50 US SIZE 5.25 UK SIZE J 3/4 Internal Diameter: 15.95 mm Measurements: 6...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
Composed of three strands of cultured pearls suspending a luscious cabochon pink tourmaline flanked by sapphires and diamonds, this ladylike choker casts a luminous glow on the skin....
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant Tiffany & Co Atlas flexible link necklace in 18k yellow gold with platinum sections accented with 20 round full cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.00cts. The diamonds are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A wonderful crystalline 12 x 14 mm cushion shaped bright pink Brazilian pink tourmaline is set within a handcrafted comfortable flattish tapered 18K gold shank with a heavy round wir...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Diamond Signet Ring, 3.88 Carat, GIA Certified, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring, with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome setting, is beautifully matte finished and offers spectacular, one-of-a-kind spark...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold U-Shaped Ring, Italy, Retro, c1960's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Unusually U-shaped designed - good to wear with a solitaire ring & fantastic on its own – this Italian Retro Ring is featuring a Natural Lapis Lazuli of distinctive deep vi...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
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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.