14K Yellow Gold Yellow Green Peridot Briolette Beaded Choker Necklace #19499
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Briolette Beaded Choker Necklace JAGi Certified- This lovely necklace features 56 briolette cut yellowish green peridot stones (8.5 mm x 6.3 mm) set in ...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features beautifully variegated chrysocolla quartz beads combined with black onyx and 18k gold spacers.
Onyx, Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features beautifully variegated chrysocolla quartz beads combined with black onyx and 18k gold spacers.
Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Freeform Rough Cut Bead
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant natural opal necklace, finished with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp. Natural opals are rough cut with a polished exterior surface. The opals measure from 5mm to 7mm. The opa...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Baroque Freshwater Pearls with 14Kt Gold & Yellow Stone Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful long necklace of real, relatively large, 5 white freshwater baroque pearls, 14-karat gold beads, and yellow tumbled stone beads.
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx & Freshwater Keshi Pearl Beaded Station Necklace 31 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Bead Color: Black Freshwater Keshi Pearls Color: White Style: Beaded Station Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp ...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
12mm Blue Flash Moonstone Beaded Necklace with White and Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace measures 21 inches in length.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Arizona Turquoise and Sapphire Bead Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Hand-knotted and enriched with hand carved solid gold beads, all cinched together with a 14k yellow gold clasp!
Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Multi-tone Natural Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exquisite necklace showcases 217 carefully selected jade beads in a stunning gradient of natural tones.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Citrine and Pearl Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14k yellow gold stardust beads and 18k yellow gold toggle clasp elevate the necklace further, making this versatile necklace so easy to dress up or down!
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Cultured Pearl and Hematite Beads Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique necklace featuring pearly white orient cultured pearls, spaced every four pearls by a round hematite bead.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Malachite Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Stunning necklace in 9-carat yellow gold, a unique jewel that combines the vibrancy of coral, the depth of malachite, and the timeless brilliance of diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
0.72 Carat Diamond and Gold Bead Yellow Gold Necklace
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Recycled 14K solid yellow gold Conflict-free diamonds 5 diamond sticks, 3 diamonds each stick Diamond stick length: 10mm Total weight: 0.72 ct Diamond colour: GH Diamond clarity: SI...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist 1970 Necklace With Graduated Faceted Beads Of Onyx In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Modern necklace with graduated faceted beads. Very elegant statement necklace, composed by graduated faceted beads of black onyx.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Topaz and Amethyst Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features bold, faceted amethyst and smoky topaz barrel shaped beads beautifully arranged with 18k yellow gold accents.
Amethyst, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Purple Chalcedony & Gold Bead Necklace
By Robert Coin
Located in New York, NY
This Roberto Coin necklace is a richly elegant and highly distinctive piece, combining the soft luminous beauty of purple chalcedony with warm gold bead accents in a refined 18k yell...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Yellow with Greenish Hue Diamond Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine Yellow Diamond Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace 19" in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Onyx & 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Black Onyx & 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Beaded Necklace is a timeless piece that effortlessly combines elegance and sophistication.
Sugelite Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents, 19 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features beautiful 6.50mm round sugelite beads accented with 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Beaded Adjustable Necklace with Diamond Pavé Stations
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold beaded necklace is a refined expression of timeless luxury and modern versatility.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace Gold Station Beads and a Diamond Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This three-strand necklace features lustrous round pearls interspersed with delicate gold accents and is secured by a clasp set with a pave of white diamonds. There are 62 diamonds ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Bead Cut Red Ruby Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. A nice necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a Red Ruby bead that fi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Palladium Hitched Beaded Necklace. 17 Inches
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Suffused with the luminous glow of 18k yellow gold and palladium, this 17-inch hitched bead necklace embodies a contemporary elegance infused with organic character.
Yellow Gold, Palladium
14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Sapphire and Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 23.8 grams
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace 18" in 18K Yellow Gold.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
250ct Fine Emerald Beads 4 Line Necklace with 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 250 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 4 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable with multiple links This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximatel...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
200Ct Fine Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace with 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 200 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable with multiple links This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximatel...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
300ct Fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace with 14 kt Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 300 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable with multiple links This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximatel...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Citrine, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Go...
$13,440Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow & White Gold Carved Ball Bead Black Onyx w/ "X" Diamond Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Carved Bead Ball Shape Cut - Black Color - Range from 10mm to 15mm (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Onyx
360 Carat Emerald, Burma Ruby and Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
360 Carat Emerald , Ruby & Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 360 Ct of fine beads.
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10mm Variegated Chrome Diopside Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accented with 18k yellow gold, vibrant emerald-green chrome diopside spacer beads, and finished with a high-polished 14k yellow gold clasp.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Five-Strand Tsavorite Torsade Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 18 inch Torsade Necklace 5 strands Tsavorite Beads 18kyg roundels 18kyg circle clasp with diamond Hand wired Limited edition About the Designers D...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Necklace Beaded Wire 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Pearls (#005)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beaded Pearl Necklace Dangling 14k Yellow Gold Length approx 16.5’ Inch Dangle Length approx. 1.5’ Inch Fresh water pearls approx 5.0 mm and oval 7x10 mm Spring ring lock Total wei...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Bead Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Purple Gems #001
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Unique Dangling Beads Necklace 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.60 grams Length approx 16.5’ Inch Dangle part Length approx. between 1’ – 1.5’ inches Natural Amethyst Drops approx. ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Tiger's Eye & 14k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 1980s Tiger's Eye and 14k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace is a standout piece that beautifully marries vintage elegance with modern sophistication.
Venetian Mosaic Art Beaded Necklace w 14 Karat Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Boho inspired, add a splash of color to your look with this cheerful Venetian Glass Beaded Necklace. Hand strung with alternating 14 karat yellow gold beads intermingled with over 40...
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace 20 1/4" - 14k Smooth & Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: EternaGold Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Beaded Chain Style: Cable Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Features: Smooth & Brushed Finishes Measurements Length: 20 1...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine South Sea Pearl Bead Knotted String Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace that features 10.5mm glowing golden South Sea pearls on a hand knotted silk string. Fastened with 14K yellow gold garlic clasp. A luxurious accessory perfect fo...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
ITALIAN 1970 Angel Skin Coral Beads Long Necklace Mount In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian necklace with Angel's skin corals. This is a magnificent beads necklace created in Italy with fifty-one carvings of natural angel skin pink-white corals.
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace with Diamond Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace With Diamond Clasp 18 Kt Yellow Gold This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 200 Ct of fine beads.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9mm Round Lapis Bead Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Spacers and Clasp, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beads are arranged with high-polished 14k yellow gold spacers that give the necklace an elegant, fine jewelry feel and highlight the golden pyrite flecks in the lapis.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Green Faceted Bead 22k Yellow Gold Toggle Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beaded 22k yellow gold toggle necklace. 36 light green translucent beads, separated by 22k yellow gold oval spacers. 17 inches long.
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Red Ruby 48.40 Carats 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Long Links Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful beaded necklace made with 48,40 carats red ruby beads and 18 karats yellow gold handcrafted one by one.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Polished Morganite and 14k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measuring 18 inches in length and finished with a 14k yellow gold oversized lobster clasp, this one-of-a-kind necklace is big, beautiful, bold, and a true original!
Morganite, Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 3 Karat Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Garnet Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 3 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnets Beaded Necklace Here there is an amazing 18 karats yellow gold necklace adorned with 3 karat deep green emerald, red garnet...
Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Natural Tourmaline Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold, 14 Inches Long
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Natural Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Necklace This charming thin beaded necklace is made out of natural tourmalines.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Yellow Jade Carved Fruit Pendant Necklace 29 Inches 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THE STUNNING NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 10MM YELLOW JADE BEADS. EACH BEAD IS INDIVIDUALLY KNOTTED.
Jade
14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace*
Located in New York, NY
Deco link necklace 14Kt Yellow Gold Weight: 40 Grams 17.5 inches length. Comfortable clasp
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14kt Yellow Gold Pink Coral and Diamond Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The carefully crafted coral beads give the necklace an elegant and feminine appearance, enhanced by a pleasing chromatic continuity.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Triple Stranded Pearl Beaded Necklace Jade Clasp 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 116.6 Grams Necklace Length: 17" Pearl Type: Cultured Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 10 mm x 8mm Jade Diam...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rondelle & Black Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rondelle & Black Onyx Bead Necklace - Understated luxury meets classic elegance in this sophisticated black onyx bead necklace, featuring three diamond-set 18...
Genuine Round Turquoise Beads, 14 Karat Yellow
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine 6MM Round Turquoise Beads Necklace in 14K Yellow Clasp. The length is 16.25" and the total weight is 98 carats.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Moonstone with Fire Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Enchanting multi gemstone necklace, methiciously hand knotted with precious stones like opal and tourmalines. Gemstones included; • Swiss topaz • Tanzanite, • Apatite • Ethiopian O...
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
Contemporary 14in Multicolored Tourmaline Beaded Necklace, 18K Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple and charming thin beaded necklace is made out of natural multicolored tourmalines.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhodolite Garnet and Pink Topaz Beaded 30" Long Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant necklace is a vibrant arrangement of faceted rondelle beads in richly hued garnet and soft pink topaz.
Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Pink Coral Bead 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clamp Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belrose Jewelers 80 Carat Aquamarine Faceted Bead Necklace Strand
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Newly made by Belrose Jewelers, the strand is completed by a vintage 14 karat yellow gold clasp. The birthstone gem for March, this necklace will quickly become the one you reach fo...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Tourmaline and Baroque Pearl Beaded Necklace, 14K Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The prettiest, most colorful necklace! Tourmalines in the loveliest colors have been hand knotted on either side of a baroque pearl, accented with yellow gold disc beads.
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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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.