Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Pendant, Accented with 0.02 Carats of Bezel Set Diamonds, and Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain with a Lo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,300 / item
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 30mm Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Pendant, Accented with 0.12 Carats of a Pave Set Diamond Circle, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,100 / item
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Pendant, Accented with 0.02 Carats of Bezel Set Diamonds, and Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain,
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Made Portuguese Yellow and Rose Gold Cross Filigree
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite hand-made cross is a stunning example of traditional Portuguese filigree craftsmanship, blending the warm tones of 18-karat yellow gold with the delicate hues of rose ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
$4,200 / item
Floating Diamond 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this floating necklace is hand set with .46 carats of sparkling diamonds on the 18" chain..
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand-Made Celtic 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Celtic Cross is a powerful and ancient symbol that blends Christian and pre-Christian traditions, deeply rooted in Celtic culture. Its meaning varies slightly depending on contex...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle 18k hand engraved Rose gold & diamonds pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 42cm chain other options & finishes & sizes and 0,18ct diamonds PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whims...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,680 / item
Bloom Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this necklace is hand set with .37 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Cultured Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the jewel : 5,9 g approximately. Second-hand yellow gold diamond pearl necklace - Very good condition - Very little wear - Fully checked and inspected - Sold with cer...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cable Link Hearts Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This second-hand yellow gold necklace is made of a gold chain adorned along the entire length with 7 small heart-shaped motifs.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Double Cross Gold and Diamond Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte-Finished Hand-Crafted Double Cross Pendant, Enhanced with 0.12 Carats of a Pave Set Diamond Cross, Engraved with the "Jerusalem" Imprint on the Back, and S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace measures approx. 20” long.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Sacco 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Hand Fabricated Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This David Sacco pendant is an exceptional and highly collectible designer piece, showcasing the artistry of hand fabricated jewelry in a bold sculptural form. Signed David Sacco pie...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Blue Rainbow Moonstone 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Furthermore this necklace includes: • Highest grade rainbow moonstones graduating up to 24x18mm (nearly 1 inch) • 18K solid yellow gold clasp • Methiciously hand knotted This neckl...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k enhancer, reverse carved crystal, hand painted horse on MOP, diamond bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand painted on reverse crystal with mother of pear backing horse with sapphire bail
Crystal, 18k Gold
Modern Second Hand Gray Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Round yellow gold pendant with a gray pearl at its center, surrounded by a yellow gold border of gold pearls and millegrain. The whole piece is attac...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Denim Blue Opal 18K White Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Furthermore this necklace includes: • large denim blue nuggets graduated to 22mm • 18K solid white gold clasp • Methiciously hand knotted This necklace comes in a beautifull luxuri...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,100 / item
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Leaf Pendant, Accented with 0.10 Carats of a Pave Set Diamond Vein, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Solo Hand-Engraved Pendant In 18K Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle bail in rose gold and element in hand-engraved rose gold. Chain: 42 cm PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all defining Puzzle, Mattioli’s ic...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Signature Hand Engraved Bird of Peace Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The inspiration for this piece came from a pair of Victorian cufflinks that had the image of a bird holding an olive branch. We found this image so touching that we wanted to make ou...
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Coral Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique lucky charm pendant, it is constituted of a pattern representing a hand engraved on coral retained by a gold cap engraved of floral patterns....
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Aquamarine and Sapphire Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design long necklace composed of aquamarine big bead , green-grey sapphire faceted bead , iron stone cubic bead and a 18 k rose gold millerighe hand engraved closure.
Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...
Vintage 17K Yellow Gold Carved Amethyst Figa Hand Amulet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage pendant featuring a carved amethyst hand, traditionally known as a figa or hand talisman, crafted from richly colored purple amethyst with natural inclusions and ton...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Boy Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This charming pendant features a finely carved jade figure of a happy boy (童子, tongzi), a traditional Chinese symbol of joy, blessings, and prosperity. The jade is softly translucent...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 20k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Miniature Cherub Mourning Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A delicately hand painted cherub portrait gives this antique mourning pendant a tender, sentimental presence. The miniature scene is rendered in soft pastel tones, with the cherub’s ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi Diamond Wavy Pebble Blackened Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Multi Diamond Wavy Pebble Blackened Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace. Securely Hand set with Rose and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.48tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Figa Good Luck Hand Pendant #23291
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Figa Good Luck Hand Pendant- This 14 karat yellow gold Figa hand pendant that is a sign of good luck Hallmark: 14K Tested Weight: 1.9 g/ 1.2 dwt. Size: 32.9 ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second Hand Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Squarred Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold pendant features a square aquamarine set in a bezel on a square yellow gold motif. There are two loops on the b...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant second hand emerald pendant, featuring a stirrup-shaped motif set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Hand Pendant of 18k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A masterful expression of Victorian symbolism and craftsmanship, this antique hand pendant (circa 1860–1870) is an exceptional jewel transformed from its original brooch form into a ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the jewel : 3,8 g approximately. Second-hand yellow gold diamond necklace - Very good condition - Very little wear - Fully checked and inspected - Sold with certifica...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Made 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Chain with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Made Pendant Chain with Diamonds Material 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds .70ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Pendant Shape: Star Pendant Dimension 19 x 18.5mm With Bail 25mm Cha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Le Vian Designer Diamond Gold Heart Drop Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Le Vian Designer Diamond Heart Gold Pendant Necklace. Accented with Hand set .07tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$47,275 / item
Eboris Emerald Choker Necklace in 18K Gold by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Accompanied by a Bellerophon certificate. Sculpted solid gold torque necklace, hand-brushed, set with an emerald at one of its extremities, and forming a supple line.
Yellow Gold
Hand-Made 14K white Gold Pendant Chain with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Made Pendant Chain with Diamonds Material 14K White Gold Diamonds .70ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Pendant Shape: Star Pendant Dimension 19 x 18.5mm With Bail 23mm Chai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
14.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 14.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Butterflies Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0845
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterflies and Roses Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold ornate oval frame with diamond-cut details. The...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Opal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace. Centering a Hand set 1.50 Carat Opal.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,275 / item
Eboris Diamond Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Accompanied by a GIA certificate. Sculpted solid gold torque necklace, hand-brushed, set with a diamond at one of its extremities, and forming a supple line.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hand-Made Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand made Pendant with Diamonds Material 14K Yellow Gold Gender Unisex Diamonds 2.5ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Pendant length 38 mm X With Bail 52.3mm Pendant Width 30mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross Hand-Carved
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The vintage Italian 18-karat Yellow Gold Cross is a meticulously crafted piece of jewelry characterized by its exquisite hand-carved design. The cross features an open-work design, s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Queen Nefertiti Hand Made Pendant 15 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Queen Nefertiti 15k Gold. One of a kind hand made in 15 karat gold pendant. The pendant measures 50mm in diameter and weights 23 grams. What is the reason one wears Nefertit...
Gold, 15k Gold
Alex Jona Blue Diamond White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, hand crafted, white gold chain necklace featuring 76 blue diamonds weighing 14.45 carats in total.
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,500 / item
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.04 ct. tw. Triangle Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Triangle Pendant, Accented with 0.04 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds and Triangle-Shaped Bale, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman 14 Karat Gold, Ebony, Enamel Hamsa Hand Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
A Clarissa Bronfman signature piece. Hand carved ebony wood. 14k solid gold. Signature 14k gold lock that opens and closes securely in medium size.
14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Rose Gold Ornate Key Pendant With Hand Carved Bow
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K rose gold key pendant featuring intricate hollowed-out carving on the bow, showcasing fine vintage-inspired craftsmanship. This standalone charm (no chain) measures appro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 15mm Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant, Engraved with the "Jerualem Cross" text on the Back, and Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain with a450 Lobster-Claw ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hamsa Hand Of Fatima Pendant #23048
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Hamsa Hand Of Fatima Pendant - This 18 karat yellow gold Hamsa Hand of Fatima pendant features a polished finish and intricate detailing of the tradi...
Gold, Yellow Gold
3.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 3.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
Jade, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Hand Painted Hummingbird with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Bone carving 88 carats approx. Hand-painted Humming bird Champagne diamonds 2 carats approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition About the Designe...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14k Yellow Gold High Polish Geometric Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted High Polish-Finished Geometric Pendant, Accented with 0.17 Carats of a Pave Set Open Diamond Ellipse, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain with a Lobster Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt Gold Ebony Hand Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined 18-karat yellow gold pendant, a jewel of strong personality and striking symbolic presence, crafted with masterful workmanship and premium materials. The focal point of the d...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Heart Over Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Heart Over Cross Pendant, Accented with 0.04 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds, and Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Made Italian Yellow Gold Fish Pendant with Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Hand-Made Italian Yellow Gold Fish Pendant is a breathtaking showcase of exceptional craftsmanship and artistry, meticulously crafted in radiant yellow gold. The design captures...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Medium Puzzle 18k hand engraved Rose gold & diamonds pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Medium Puzzle Pendant in 18k Hand Engraved Rose gold and 90cm chain other options & finishes & sizes and 0,21ct diamonds PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Flower Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Daisy Flower Pendant, Centered with 0.02 Carats of a Bezel Set Diamond, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 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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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.