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19th Century Lapis Lazuli Bead and Gold Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century lapis lazuli bead and gold demi-parure, the necklace consisted of twenty four
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet and Chrysoberyl Pendant
Located in London, GB
Prince of Wales. Holbeinesque is a term used to describe Victorian jewellery that was made in the style
Category

Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Featuring an impressive combined, weight of 14 carats of diamonds
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Prince of Wales Rope Necklace Twist Chain 375
Located in Camelford, GB
VINTAGE 9CT GOLD 19 INCH PRINCE OF WALES ROPE NECKLACE CHAIN DESCRIPTION Style: Prince of Wales twist
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Massive 1oz Britannia Sovereign Pendant Necklace Chain
Located in Camelford, GB
VINTAGE 9CT GOLD HUGE FULL 1OZ BRITANNIA SOVEREIGN PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION Material: Solid
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Very Rare Collier d’Esclavage Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the necklace gifted by George III (while he was Prince of Wales) to the Quaker girl Hannah Lightfoot
Category

Antique 1760s French Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Regency Regard Locket
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold heart' shaped Regard Locket on Prince of Wales chain 17inches long
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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Prince of Wales Chain Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Box Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
necklace features a Prince of Wales chain design that will look stunning from day to night and a generous
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20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Prince of Wales Feathers Charm 9 Karat Gold Pendant Vintage Jewelry Gift Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Prince of Wales feathers charm, crafted in 9 karat rose gold. The Prince of Wales
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace 14k Round Cut .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Total Carats: .34ctw Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Swirl Pendant Necklace, 14k Oval 1.70ctw Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 1.70ctw Cut: Oval Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Theme: Swirl
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, 14k Round Cut .24ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: Spring
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Leaf Design
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Composed of 14k yellow and white gold, this contemporary pendant is suspended on a 14k white gold Prince of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

J.W. Benson Early Victorian Garnet Gold Locket Festoon Necklace
By J.W. Benson
Located in Narberth, PA
! This substantial necklace is crafted in 15kt gold and features five matching garnet lockets, which hang
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Pear Cut 5.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Single Color: J - K Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 5.32ctw Chain Style: Prince of Wales
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut 1.90 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
or milestone anniversary. This NEW piece consists of a 14k white gold Prince of Wales chain and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Flower Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat White Gold .38 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k white gold, this Prince of Wales chain necklace showcases a flower-inspired 14k white gold pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold European .78 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Prince of Wales chain necklace. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat European .78 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Prince of Wales chain necklace. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz and White Topaz Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Prince of Wales Chain: length 18", width 1/16" (0.8mm) Closure Type: Spring Ring Clasp Total Weight: 6.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.41 Carat Oval London Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
beautiful, this 14k white gold Prince of Wales chain necklace showcases a 14k white gold pendant adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Intaglio Pendant Carnelian Three Feathers 14k Gold Seal
Located in Torrance, CA
chips visible under a 10x loupe). The intaglio features three feathers (the 'Prince of Wales' feathers
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.18ctw Single Cut Diamond Earrings Pendant Necklace Set, 10k White Gold Spiral
Located in Greensboro, NC
(from stationary bail), 3/16" (4.4mm) top width, 9/32" (6.6mm) bottom width Chain Style: Prince of Wales
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mapping Webb 1911 London Enamel Guilloche Vesta Cigar cutter Case In 18Kt Gold
By Mappin Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabeth II, and the Prince of Wales. Mappin & Webb's master craftsman Martin Swift was appointed in 2012
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Princess Margaret 1962 - sister to Queen Elizabeth II - Photographed by Snowdon
By Lord Snowdon
Located in London, GB
, as Prince of Wales. In 2006, Tomas Maier, creative director of the Italian fashion brand Bottega
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Vintage 1960s English Photography

Materials

Paper

Prince of Wales White Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
A Prince of Wales 18ct white gold chain, with a lobster clasp.
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Prince of Wales Chain Necklace 24 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Prince of Wales Chain Necklace 18 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Prince of Wales Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Prince of Wales Chain Necklace, 14k Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Necklace Style: Chain Chain Style: Prince of Wales Closure Type
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Prince of Wales Chain Necklace, 14 Karat Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Chain Style: Prince of Wales Chain: length 19 1/2
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20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant Necklace 18 1/4" - 10k Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Dachshund Dog Necklace 19 1/4" - 10k Rd .10ctw Pet Canine
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .10ctw Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Oval Cabochon .74ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .74ctw Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
stationary bails): 7/32" (5.2mm) tall, 1 11/16" (42.8mm) wide Chain Style: Prince of Wales Chain: length 19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Cross Pendant Necklace 18" - 10k Faith Antique N Monogram
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1860s - 1870s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Prince of Wales
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace, 14k Single Cut .48ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Pendant Necklace Chain Style: Prince of Wales Closure
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

HATTIE CARNEGIE c.1970 s Large Gold Fish Anchor Pendant Statement Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Hattie Carnegie c.1970's large anchor pendant statement necklace. Large gold-toned etched
Category

Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Emerald Three-Leaf Clover Necklace, 14k .10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Carat: .10ct Cut: Round Color: Green Pendant Style: Cluster Chain Style: Prince of Wales
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 18" -14k Marquise .16ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Total Carats: .16ctw Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Contemporary 5.28 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
piece showcases a Prince of Wales chain necklace graced by a contemporary pendant that is adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Eternity Pendant Necklace 18" 14k Rnd .20ctw Love Halo Circle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .20ctw Style: Eternity Chain Style: Prince of Wales
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Amethyst Sapphire Halo Pendant Necklace 18" - Rose Gold 14k Oval 3.00ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: White Total Carats: 3.00ctw Style: Halo Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Albert Chain T Bar Necklace Vintage 9 Karat Gold Curb Link
Located in Torrance, CA
to sit securely on the neck. The necklace was sourced on our recent buying trip to Wales. The
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian attributed Harry Emanuel Bird Nest Locket 18 Kt Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
& Silversmith to the Queen and Prince of Wales in 1862 – known for the practice of incorporating animals, birds
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

A Late 18th Century Gold Mounted Lover’s Eye Miniature Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
, making the experience totally intimate and mysterious. The Prince of Wales is said to have given his wife
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Portrait of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen of Bohemia, dated 1606, Oil on panel
By Robert Peake the Elder
Located in London, GB
commissioned to paint portraits of our sitter and her brother. The resulting paintings, 'Henry, Prince of Wales
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Georgian Prince of Wales Chain
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Prince of Wales chain on barrel snap with later links by clasp, measuring approximately
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian archaeological revival gold necklace, consisting of a row of fancy links, suspending
Category

Antique 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Late Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Prince of Wales. This lightweight nine carat gold necklace features elegant links and a hidden clasp
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

A Victorian Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian yellow gold collar necklace, with interlocking links in diamond pattern, made in yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Archaeological Revival Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century archaeological revival gold necklace, consisting of a mesh chain 5mm wide
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Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold and Turquoise Serpent Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Victorian Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian yellow gold collar necklace, with interlocking links in diamond pattern, made in yellow
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold Bal Clasp
Located in London, GB
appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Featuring a single row
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Prince Of Wales Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the prince of wales gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. You can easily find a 176 antique edition and 17 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect prince of wales gold necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic prince of wales gold necklace over the years, but those made by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, Asprey London and Carlo Giuliano are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a prince of wales gold necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a prince of wales gold necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 136 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Prince Of Wales Gold Necklace?

Prices for a prince of wales gold necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $590,620, while this accessory, on average, fetches $18,029.

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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