18k White Gold Dual Strand 8-8.5mm Pearl Necklace w/ GIA 3.68ctw Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ Solid 18k White Gold Clasp Weight: 85.21 Grams (gross) Type: Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace w/ Diamond Clasp Length: 17 Inches (shortest strand, measured w...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Modernist Bold Double Stand Pearl Necklace with Lapis, Gold and Diamond Clasps
Located in New York, NY
These very chic double strand pearls are a fine creamy rose luster and are approximately 7 mm and have 188 pearls joined by two 18k yellow gold clasps set with lapis and 6 round cut ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Hakimoto 15x11 mm 37 inches Double Strands South Sea Pearl 18K Diamond Necklace
By Hakimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp Weight (g): 214 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 15X11mm Pearl Shape: Round Body co...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Morganite Multi-Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A long triple-strand or doubled six-strand necklace of beveled aquamarine and morganite (which is a pink aquamarine given that it is in the same beryl family).
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Diamond Akoya Pearl 14 Karat 2-Strand Necklace Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Double Strand 8 mm Japanese Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Certified $9,750 010933 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I L...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl 2-Strand Necklace 14k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 14k Gold 18" 7.5 mm Certified $9,750 116393 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love yo...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl 2-Strand Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 17" 18k Gold 6.5 mm Certified $8,750 120675 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love y...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl 2-Strand Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 17" 18k Gold 6.5 mm Certified $6,900 120673 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love yo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver, Gold and Diamond Flower Clasp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant double-strand necklace composed of luminous cultured pearls, completed by an exquisitely crafted clasp in silver and gold, set with twelve rose-cut diamonds surrounding a cen...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver
South Sea Pearl Necklace, Multi Color, Golden White Pink, Diamond Clasp 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Details Metal: 18K White Gold Pearl Type: Natural South Sea Pearls & Pink Freshwater Pearls Pearl Colors: White, Golden, Pink & Cream Pearl Size: Approximately 10–11.5mm Len...
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl,...
South Sea Pearl Choker Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The strand can be combined with LU802312296742 to form an opera length necklace (the clasps are identical) or to wear double around the neck (see images).
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Choker Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The strand can be combined with LU802312296722 to form an opera length necklace (the clasps are identical) or to wear double around the neck (see images).
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl Long Opera Necklace 8.5–8.9mm Diamond Gold Clasp pendant
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The necklace is finished with an elegant 14K white gold enhancer clasp, set with diamonds and accented by three additional pearls.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond 2-Strand Gold Necklace 7.5 mm 19.25" Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Gold Necklace 7.5 mm 19.25" Certified $9,975 210643 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Strand Rope Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications Style: Contemporary High Jewelry / Classic Statement Strand Pearl Type: Cultured South Sea Pearls Pearl Count: Fully matched, graduated strand Pearl Dimensions: Gra...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Sticks & Stones" 36 Inch Necklace of Rough Diamonds, Stick Pearls & 14K Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Names will never hurt you and neither will this necklace. Fifty-five carats of rough black diamonds are interspersed with freshwater pearls to create a fun and versatile 36" long ne...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Vintage Platinum 2.5ctw Diamond Multi Strand Pearl Collar Necklace by Adler
By Adler
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, seed pearl, and platinum necklace, comprising one large round brilliant cut diamond, two-hundred-and-eighty-four smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, and approxim...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Graduated Akoya Pearl Necklace Old Diamonds Platinum Clasp, circa 1925
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Measuring approximately 83.5cm in full end to end length, the necklace may be worn as a long sautoir or could be doubled to a shorter line showing the clasp as a choker and then the ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
8mm Akoya Japanies Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 8mm Akoya Japan Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, complete with a 18 Karat white Gold clasp with Diamonds..
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
8mm Akoya Japanies Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 8mm Akoya Japan Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, complete with a 18 Karat white Gold clasp with Diamonds..
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8mm Akoya Japanies Pearl Single Strand choker Necklace, 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 8.5 mm Akoya Japan Pearl single Strand choker Necklace, complete with a 18 Karat white Gold clasp with Diamonds.This exquisite Pearl necklace boasts a single rows of...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,704Sale Price / item|20% Off
【Lustre Arc】Bow-Tied Aurora Akoya Pearl Long Pendant Necklace
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as a single long strand, doubled for a layered look, or paired with other pieces, this necklace embodies sophistication and timeless charm.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 2-Row Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace 18K WG Diamond Agate Jewelry Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Green Agat Two Strands 17.5" - 19" Japanese Akoya 8.2 - 8.9mm Pearl Necklace Among all the pieces of jewelry, there exists one that possesses a remark...
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Faceted Fluorite and Iolite Double Strand Beaded Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beaded, double strand of tumbled, faceted fluorite gemstones with faceted oval iolite gemstones in between. A rainbow moonstone clasp in sterling silver. By Deborah Lockhart Phil...
Iolite, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cultured Pearl Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace featuring a double strand of pearly creamy-white oriental round cultured pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An impressive and sculptural double strand natural jadeite jade necklace of exceptional scale and elegant tonal harmony, composed from two vintage jade bead strands and centred with ...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 3- Strand A DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE Cultured Grey PEARL Necklace in 18K W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Three Strand 9.5-10.9mm Cultured Grey PEARL& DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE Necklace 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Modern Renaissance multicolored gemstone, diamond, pearl 18K and 14K yellow gold long necklace 20th Century Fabulous multicolored gemstone long necklace composed of round rubellite a...
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Rubelite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean 0.30ct Diamond Pearl 18kt Gold Transformable Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
They range from the multi-strand choker whose pearls compete with diamonds for front and centre, and the more sober, discreet long sautoir to the double-strand necklace that can be t...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 9.0ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace MF16-012326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
At the center of a double strand of pearls ranging in size from 8.5mm 9mm, an 18K Yellow Gold clasp serves as a stunning focal point.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Premium Quality pink hue highest luster+ Akoya Pearl & Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this elegant double-strand necklace features a graduated arrangement of top-quality Akoya pearls, carefully selected for their excellent luster, clean...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Cartier Himalia 18K White Gold Pearl Onyx & Diamond Long Station Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Signed & Stamped: CARTIER 750 Numbered French Eagle Hallmark Materials: 18K White Gold Natural White Diamonds Cultured Pearls Onyx Approximate Dimensions: 45 cm (Doubled / Cla...
Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18kt White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage necklace with double strands of Akoya pearls in diameter between 9 and 11mm, and a 18 karat white gold clasp with tramblant diamonds for a total of 4 carats / Made in Italy 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Long 26 3/4" Diamond Convertible 7mm Akoya Cultured Pearl 14KWG Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace could be worn in 2 ways: Can be worn as long strand Necklace with diamond clasp at the front, side, or on the back.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality 7.5 nm Japanese Akoya Pearl 16 inch Necklace with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp Certified $2,950 110696 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 7.5 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality 7.5 mm Japanese Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace with a 14k White Gold clasp and a length of 16" Certified $2,950 110695 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Pie...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 28.5" 14k Gold 8.50 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The necklace is secured with a 14k gold clasp, which adds a touch of warmth and complements the lustrous pearls.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 37.25" 8.5 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This unique, fine-quality Japanese Akoya pearl necklace features a beautiful graduated design, with highly lustrous pearls r...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Golden Pearl Natural Color Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The white and golden pearl necklace set consists of a 50” strand of 138 Japanese Akoya pearls of 10.5mm diameter, nestled into a 51” strand of 130 golden South Sea pearls very sligh...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Baroque Pearl and Tanzanite Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double strand of large, white, baroque pearls with faceted tanzanite beads and 18K gold spacers. Blush baroque pearls along the back. 18K gold S-hook clasp with center pearl. By...
Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Museum-Worthy Akoya Pearl Convertible Necklace, 64", An Unparalleled Treasure
Located in Northampton, MA
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Pearls retain full nacre, luster, and orient. Diamond clasps secure firmly.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Natural Color Necklace Set Opera Length by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden South Sea pearl double opera length necklace is constituted by 2 individual strands.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Iridescent Silvery Keshi Pearl and Matte Black Onyx Necklace, 36-Inch
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Product Specifications: Length: 36 inches Pearls: Chinese Freshwater Keshi, iridescent silvery with turquoise and violet hues Black Onyx: Matte rondelles Clasp: Antiqued sterling sil...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Marina J. Fine Woven Coral & Pearl Satuoir with Baroque Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece intricately hand woven by Marina J. This Art Deco inspired Satuoir features fine Red Coral beads beautifully bordering high luster white Pearls, giving the piece an am...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Carat Pavé Diamond Frog Pendant in White Gold on Chrome Diopside Bead Chain
By Lawrence Poon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom design made in 1998 by San Diego jeweler Lawrence Poon. When he hopped into our lives, this frog was a pin, but The Boss felt he would make a cool pendant, especial...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Tufted" Sterling Thimble Fob with Hessonite Cabochon and 14K Gold Ring Detail
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
(It is, however, removable and the fob's simple loop bale is big enough to accommodate most chain options.). The necklace is a double strand of boxy garnet beads in a range of orange...
Garnet, Hessonite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
11.5 mm Tahitian Pearls with Diamonds Earrings in Platinum - Detachable Pearls
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The Double Pearl Strand Tahitian necklace inspired the development of this set with design that honors the design elements invoked in Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Clasp and Focal po...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
12.15 mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Deco Style Ring set in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The Double Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace inspired this set with design that honors the design elements invoked in Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Clasp and Focal Point.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Long South Sea & Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Double-knotted. Hidden 18k Gold Clasp inside South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.