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Bulgari 1970 s Inlay Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Curb Link Chain Floral Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stations Measure: 1/2 x 7/8 inch Width at Widest: 11/16 inch Length: 35 inches Total Weight: 144.9 grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorned with 5.5 mm near-round pearls mounted at cardinal points White in body color with strong
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...

18K Gold Essex Crystal Pheasant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
in our shop.  The charm measures 1/2” across and 7/8” from top to bottom, including the bail. The
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Essex Crystal East-Flying Mallard Duck Charm
Located in Venice, CA
/2” across and 7/8” from top to bottom, including the bail. The bail’s opening measures 5.5 mm. The
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Rare Antique Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Disciples Cross
Located in New York, NY
measuring 1.40 mm - 2.00 mm Tested for 14k gold Height: 2-7/8 inches Width: 1-3/4 inches
Category

Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
: Huge Pendant is 2 inches Long X 7/8 inch wide ( 49 MM x 22.5 MM ). Weight - 6.24 grams Beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Earrings are 48 MM long x 19 MM wide (1 7/8 inches long x 3/4 inch wide) From a safe in Savannah, Georgia
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Yianni Creations Diamond Set of Bracelet Earrings and Pendant with Dark Pearls
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. Each item features 7-8 mm
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Palladium, Silver, Ster...

Hasbani Set in 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Baroque Pearls, Diamonds Sapphires Citrines
Located in Paris, FR
carats A total of 16 baroque Pearls over 1 cm in Diameter 9 Citrines measuring 9 x 7 mm - 7 Citrines
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Pearls 7-7.5 MM. Gorgeous Blue Sapphire is Crowned With Fine European Cut VS Diamonds. Sapphire
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Bracelet + Brooch 50ctw Turquoise Pearls Gilt Silver 18cm 52gr
Located in SE
x 10mmm / ca. 7 ct and seven stones 12mm x 8 mm / 5.5 ct each / total ca 45 ctw + 18 Seed Pearls Ø
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measurements: Length: ca. 47 mm Width: ca. 10 mm Depth: ca. 8 mm Weight: ca. 1.9 grams Gemstone Measurements
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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
polished 9 mm x 8 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 2.75 ct. Note the intricate hand - engraved shoulders. Initially
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
. Higher (20-23K) grade Gold central bezel with natural bright Green Emerald stone 7 mm x 5.5 mm x 3.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Approx: 9.44 Carats! Huge Dangle Earrings Size 47.5 MM Long x 19 MM Wide ( 1 7/8 inches Long x 3/4 inch
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
x 19 MM wide ( 7/8 inch x almost 3/4 inches wide) SOLID 18K Yellow Gold (Tested & Guaranteed
Category

20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

1938 Baron A.W.C von Gyllenkrok s Gas Lighter solid Gilt 830 Silver / 57gr
Located in SE
( 9 August 1888 – 8 August 1946). You can find some interesting information about this remarkable man
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

1953 Halo Ring Tourmaline Rock Quartz solid 18K Gold White Gold Ø 9.75US/ 7.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Tourmaline and Rock Quartz Halo ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown 1is 7 mm x 13 mm x 6
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
-SI Clear, F-G White -- Approx. 4.06 Carats Setting size 1 7/8 inches Long by almost 1 inch wide (48
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
deep. Size: Ø 2.75 US / 13.83 mm. Sizing is possible up to US 7 or even US 8 for additional payment
Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

1916 Neo Classical Empire Bonbonniere Bonbon solid Gilt 830 Silver / 280 gr
Located in SE
. Measures - about 18.5 cm high, the bowl is 10.5 cm in diameter, opening Ø 7 cm,base 8 cm at widest points
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Neoclassical Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
Located in SE
. Each earring measures 19 mm long from the top of the wire to the end of drop. Each stone 8 mm long x Ø
Category

Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
the crown 16 mm x 12 x 7 mm deep in white Gold or Platinum featuring natural transparent Aquamarine
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
. The crown is 17 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm deep with claw-mounted natural Blue Turquoise and 14 rose cut
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
. 18K. Year combination D8 / hand - made in 1930. Floret / crown measures Ø 10 mm x 7 mm deep. Band is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
/ crown measures Ø 13 mm x 7 mm deep .. Sapphire is oval diamond cut, color is Blue of medium strength
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
8 / 18.19 mm . Can be sized. Weight: 7 grams. Used fine condition. Patina on metal parts. Minor
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
. Year marks X7 = made in 1924. The crown measures 8 mm x 7 mm x 2.5 mm deep. Size Ø 6.5 US / 16.92 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1964 Finish Ring natural 8ct Emerald solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.25 / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Finish Ring with fantastic natural Green Emerald cut 15 mm x 8.75 mm x 7 mm deep / about 8
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Rose Gold with traces of Yellow Gold layer over. Crown is 13 mm long (North /South ) x 7 mm deep
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rare. SIZE: Giant Ring 25 mm North to South X 19 mm Wide (1 inch X over 7/8 inch) Won't be missed
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k Gold Crown Pendant w Synthetic Spinel and Cultured Pearls 36g 1-5/8 x 1-1/2"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 5 Synthetic Spinel each measuring 17.20 x 12.60 mm Accented with 4 Cultured Pearls each
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Edwardian Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
: 7 natural salt water pearls of 8 mm. x 6 mm. (average) – 17 natural salt water pearls ranging from
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Extra Long Brown Pearls
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
fresh water pearls are 7-8 mm. Gorgeous when worn long as 2 strands.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Antique Edwardian Peridot Pearl Pendant in 15ct Gold, circa 1901-1915
Located in Kendal, GB
, 1.4ct) Pearls Dimensions: H 54 x W 28 x D 8 mm Age: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1915) Marks: 15ct stamp
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Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold

American Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Stud Earring Set with Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Total Mass of Pendant = 2.4 grams 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Ring w/ Two Diamond Accents Size 8 6 - 7 mm
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
of circa 18 carats, to the long chain as 7 sections of 6 rows of graduated pearls, circa 5.34 mm to
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Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Akoya Pearl Necklace 7.9-8 mm 14k Gold 19.25" Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Akoya Pearl 7.9-8 MM 14 Kt 19.25" Ladies Necklace Certified $1,850 721773 GENUINE CULTURED
Category

2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

18K Gold Cultured Pearl 7/8 Carat Diamond Floral Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
turner. A beautifully crafted 10 MM cultured pearl sits at the center of this glamorous beauty and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, White G...

14RG Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 18 in. Chain Width: .6 mm Pendant Length: 7/8 in. Pendant Width: 1/2 in. Weight: 1.7
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14W Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity Chain Length: 18 in. Chain Width: .65 mm Pendant Length: 7/8 in. Pendant Width: 3/8 in
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque pearls, measuring 10 to 7 mm. The lower pearl is surmounted by a diamond-encrusted fleur-de-lis
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Amethyst Cultured Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-set round amethyst, each suspending a round cultured pearl ranging from 7 – 5.5 mm, connected by
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Vintage 1950s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls. It is ratchet with safety "8". Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm approximately. Length : 41 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Gold and Pearl Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cultured Pearls of White and Pink luster and measuring 9 X 8 MM and capped at each end with 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Chanel Long Pearl Gold knot Necklace, Spring 1993
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A lovely necklace of Chanel's iconic long strand of faux pearls interspersed with six gold loop
Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

1980s Buccellati Pearl Coral Diamond Gold Bead Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and diamond clasp. The pearls are around 7 mm in diameter, the coral beads are graduating from 10.69 x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Amethyst Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace features an elongated drop Surmount is a 7.0 mm round cut amethyst with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mm, the diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats, dimensions 1 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long
Category

20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Edwardian Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chain is modern. Measurements: Pearl 12.6 x 7.4 mm; Pendant 1 1/4" x 7/8" (3.2 x 2 cm); Chain 16" x 1/16
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Clasp
Located in Stamford, CT
The color of a creamy cloud, with a hint of white, this strand of cultured 7 1/2 mm pearls is
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Laurel Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1910 Length: 17 inches Station measures: 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 inches Total weight: 10.9 grams Romanesque
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Chanel Spring / Summer 2019 Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
end of the necklace, two pearls are 5mm, two are 7 mm, two are 8 mm, 3 are 11 mm and the largest eight
Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Signed BTF French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Measurements: 37" x 1/8" (74 x 0.3 cm); pearls from 7 mm to 8.8 mm diameter; gold balls 10.9 mm diameter
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long choker necklace made of cultured pearls of white shaded orient, the ratchet clasp with 8 of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Gianni De Liguoro 1980s Gold, Rhinestone Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace
By Gianni De Liguoro
Located in New York, NY
Liguoro. The pearls are 7 mm in diameter and the necklace is 31.5 inches long. The cross pendant is 2.38
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Rhodium

Belle Epoque Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Burst Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp Tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Length: 18 inches Pendant measures: 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl necklace 7 8 mm for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 87 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl necklace 7 8 mm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl necklace 7 8 mm over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Harbor Diamonds and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pearl necklace 7 8 mm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 93, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl necklace 7 8 mm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm?

On average, a pearl necklace 7 8 mm at 1stDibs sells for $1,190, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $132,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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. 

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