50 Carat Natural Sapphire Emerald Beads Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
50ct. Natural Emerald Sapphire Rainbow Bead Necklace 2 Strands / 3mm beads Each Strand, 16 inches 14kt white gold clasp 13.2 Grams.
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Blush Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace w 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The twin strands of this lovely estate piece are gathered and secured with a customized decorative 14 karat yellow gold oval box clasp accented with a matching coral cabochon.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. We can also customize the necklace according to your prefe...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,520Sale Price|20% Off
Plain and Smooth Ruby Beads with 14 Karat Gold Beads
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A necklace consisting of two strands of smooth & plain Ruby beads with 14K Gold Beads. The beads range from 2.5MM to 7MM and weigh a total of 184 carats. The clasp is 14K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Tanzanite Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Bead Necklace features two strands of beads and a handmade clasp.
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
5-Strand Ball/Beaded 14-Karat Chain Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 5-Strand Ball/Beaded Chain Necklace Product: 5-Strand Beaded Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Station Details: 5 strands Closure: 14k Yellow Gold Lobster Clasp Ite...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace with Diamond Set 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Vintage Carved Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace with Diamond Accented 14 Karat Gold Clasp A striking vintage necklace composed of substantial hand-carved natural lapis lazuli beads, indiv...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Akoya Cultured Pearl Layer Thin Bead Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length) Choker style + Adjustable, the overall necklace's structure hard & solid; it is not a flexible chain t...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Akoya Cultured Pearl Layer Thin Bead Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K gold Akoya Cultured 3-5mm Pearl Size 18" Length - Adjustable Length (16-18) Pearl Quality - AAA - Multicolored - Very Beautiful Luster, Brilliance, Shine Pearls look and feel v...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Multicolor Akoya Pearl Bead Thin Chain Layer Dainty Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3-4 mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length) Pearl Quality - AAA - Multi Colour - Very Beautiful Luster, Brilliance, Shine Pearls look and feel very ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant single-strand necklace composed of luminous cultured pearls, completed by a finely crafted 14 karat gold clasp (583‰). Carefully selected for their soft lustre and harmonio...
Cultured Pearl, Gold
92.00 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Clasp
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Ethiopian Opal Necklace with beautiful flashes of color. This rare strand of Opals with colors ranging from orange, yellow, peach, tan, and coral have green, pink, yellow an...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mabe Pearl Fresh Water Double Stranded Bead Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
21 x 14mm Pear Shaped Mabe Pearl necklace. Double stranded 6.5mm fresh water beads. Center Pendant: 47 x 27mm With 14kt. yellow gold clasp Necklace: 16 inches long. clasp: 7x 3m...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage lapis lazuli beaded necklace measuring 35 inches. The necklace is composed of 62 lapis lazuli beads, each approximately 12mm in diameter, strung on a knotted cord with 8 ro...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 16" Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very High Quality with Beautiful Brilliance, Shine & Luster High Quality Pearl Bead Necklace
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 4.5-5 mm 16" Inches Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very High Quality with Beautiful Brilliance, Shine & Luster High Quality Pearl Bead Nec...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Thin Chain Layer Dainty Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K white gold Akoya cultured 3-6.5mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length) Pearl Quality - AAA - White/Silver Pearl Quality - Very High Quality with Beautiful Brilliance, Shine & L...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Multicolor Akoya Pearl Bead Thin Chain Layer Dainty Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14K white gold Akoya cultured 3-4 mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length) Pearl Quality - AAA - Multi Colour - Very Beautiful Luster, Brilliance, Shine Pearls look and feel very hi...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These teardrop Ruby beads are two necklaces put together,or worn individually. One is set with Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Ball Diamond Link Clasp Necklace 5 MM 5.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring 48 high polished beaded balls measuring 5 mm with a diamond clasp that can be worn or taken off.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat White gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lots of...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Blush Coral Bead Necklace w Carved Rose Bud 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The spectacular hand carved coral rose bud feature measures a generous 2-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches and doubles as an ornamental box clasp set in 14 karat yellow gold. Wonderfully romantic...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 34.5 grams Pearls: Cultured, 7.5-8mm creamy white color with high luster Length: 17 inches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000
Carnelian Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
With gold spacers between each bead. Measurements: 16" long Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peter Brown Pearl and Gold Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 inch Peter Brown Pearl And Gold Link Necklace 6.1 grams total weight.
Pearl, 14k Gold
26" Opera Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 6.3mm 14 Karat Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Materials: Matching Akoya cultured pearls with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp. Color: white Design: A single strand of uniformly sized beads measuring 6.3 mm Closure: A fishhook clasp...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500
Amethyst Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Bead Necklace Approximate Length: 18.5 inches Metal Type: 14-karat yellow gold
Amethyst, 14k 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
Aquamarine Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Spacers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Faceted aquamarine bead necklace with five diamond spacers in 14 karat yellow gold and a clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, length of 24.5 inches.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful necklace, it features fiery red ruby beads weighing 54.05 carat, with 14 carat of cultured South Sea white pearls interspersed amongst the rubies. The rubies are of goo...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Large Aquamarine Smooth Beads with Pearl Clasp, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Two strands of genuine and large smooth Aquamarine Beads, one strand is 17" and the other is 20". The clasp has 4 pearls, Diamonds, and is in 14K Yellow Gold. The beads range from 8M...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 inch Beaded Necklace . 3.00 grams total weight.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Aquamarine & Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine & Onyx Bead Necklace A necklace featuring 86 faceted aquamarine beads & 40 onyx beads With a 14 karat white gold clasp.
Aquamarine, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Necklace- This lovely 14K yellow gold necklace features 74 round onyx beads (8 mm each).
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Natural Coral Bead Angel Hair Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Weight: 144.1 Grams Measurements: 20 Inches in Length Angel Hair Coral: 32, 14.5 mm Beads Gold: 14-Karat Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent
Coral, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace- This elegant necklace features 26 round white pearls (5 mm each) set on 14K yellow gold. Size: 17.5 inches Weight: 4.1 dwt. / 6.5 gr. S...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.5mm Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Brunswick, ME
Japanese Akoya cultured 5.5 mm Pearl Quality - AA- AAA - White - Very Beautiful Luster, Brilliance, Shine Pearls look and feel very high-end & luxurious beautiful luster and ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cultured Pearl Necklace 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One vintage 1980s cultured pearl necklace individually knotted on silk and finished with a 14 karat yellow gold and diamond barrel clasp set with 4 single cut diamonds totaling 0.04 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace- This lovely necklace features nine white pearls (7 mm each) on an elegant 14K yellow gold necklace. Size: 19 1/4 inches Weight: 5.0 dwt...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grey Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grey Pearl Necklace- This elegant necklace features nine round grey pearls (7 mm each) on a classic 14K yellow gold chain. Size: 17 inches Weight: 2.5 dwt. ...
Pearl, 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
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
Vintage Natural Not Dyed Blood Coral Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage blood coral necklace closing with a 14 karat rose gold toggle clasp.
Coral, Gold
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace A 14 karat yellow gold necklace with a strand of 262 ruby beads Approximate Ruby Weight: 21.4 carats Length: 17" Gross Weight: 95.1 grams
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 31 Inches Graduated Opals
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE ART DECO OPAL AND 14 KARAT GOLD NECKLACE. THE EXTRAORDINARY JEWEL HAS THE MOST STUNNING NATURAL MINED ROUND OPAL BEADS THAT ARE GRADUATED FROM 4MM TO 8MM.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17" Yellow Diamond(23.00CT) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage necklace featuring faceted yellow diamond beads, each separated by a single 14K gold spacer bead that adds warmth and gentle definition between the stones. The natural gold...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 17.75" 9 mm Certified $12,950 018561 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” m...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Black Diamond (90.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bold, elegant, and effortlessly modern, this vintage necklace features natural black diamond beads in a combination of faceted round and faceted oval shapes, individually hand linked...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Faceted Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Length: necklace measures 19.5” inches in length Weight: 130.2 grams
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 19" GIA Certified Saltwater Pearl Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegantly refined, this graduated saltwater pearl strand necklace showcases the classic beauty of natural pearls with exceptional sophistication. Featuring luminous salt...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 18mm Pink Momo Coral 14 Karat Gold Necklace Graduated 19.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Between each Coral Bead is a 4mm 14 Karat Gold Bead. The necklace is 19.5 inches (49 cm) long.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17.5" Natural Yellow Diamond (12.00ct) Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luminous rosary-style necklace features faceted oval yellow diamond beads, each selected for its warm glow and natural brilliance. The diamonds display cheerful golden hues that...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Lapis Lazuli & Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
With a 14 karat yellow gold ball clasp. Measurements: 16" long Lapis Measurements: approximately 3.75mm- 8mm Gram Weight: 26.3 grams
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,186Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage 18" Pink Freshwater Pearl Strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An 18" freshwater pearl strand necklace featuring softly lustrous pearls in a delicate pink hue. Each pearl is individually knotted for durability and graceful drape, and the necklac...
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Jadeite Pearl Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful green jadeite necklace completes any look. 36 round jadeite beads approximately 8mm each 52 small, irregular shape pearls approximately 5mm x 3mm in between jadeite be...
14k 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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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.