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Antique Mediterranean Coral Necklace late 19th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
inches (47 cm). The size of the round, smooth, tiny coral beads is 3.2mm. The size of the small coral
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Estate Layered 530 Carat Coral Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Cover yourself in pink with this bold coral necklace made of large sized blush pink coral beads
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Necklace 18Kt Gold Graduated Red Sardinian Coral Beats
Located in Miami, FL
coral and a 18 kt yellow gold crab lock. The coral beads are completely even, with very rich red color
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant Natural Coral Goldy Rondels Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful elegant highly polished natural red Coral necklace is 18 1/2 inches long. The
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

French Turquoise Coral Sautoir Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
particular this splendid rope necklace of turquoise and coral. Created with over a thousand round
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20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1920s Jade Necklace with Pearls and Coral
Located in Northampton, MA
(approximately) cylindrical, precious coral beads and 5mm (approximately) off-round to semi-baroque saltwater
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal

Tiffany Co. Oxblood Coral Diamond Yellow Gold 12 Strand Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
perfectly round natural oxblood coral beads measuring 4.5mm to 5.0mm each and is completed with an 18k
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Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Graduated White Pearl Red Coral Long Necklace with 14 K Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This graduated white pearl and coral necklace with tassel and 14k yellow gold clasp is beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...

Oxblood Coral Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
Red coral (referred to as Oxblood) bead necklace with 41 round 10 mm coral beads knotted and strung
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Cartier Diamond, Coral, Amethyst Delices De Goa Necklace Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
design, each set with finely crafted clusters of polished coral and amethyst beads, some beads
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1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Elegant White Pearls Orangey Italian Round Pearls &Real Coral 21" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Italian orangy round highly polished Corals. This is 21 inches long and the clasp is an easy to use gold
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

1960s Rosary Necklace with Turquoise, Coral and Pearl Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Necklace Details: Metal type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 8.3 Grams Measures: 24 Inches Length
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Early 20th Century 22kt Gold Necklace with Aquamarine, Emerald, Coral and Diamon
Located in Braintree, GB
Early 20th Century 22kt Gold Necklace with Aquamarine, Emerald, Coral and Diamond This
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold

Gemjunky Natural Rare Bronzite and Rare Burned Coral Necklace with Vermeil Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
burned Coral in this lovely magnificent 19.5 inch long necklace with Vermeil (yellow gold plated sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Vintage Two-Strand Angel Skin Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A Vintage Retro Double Strand of Angelskin Beads Necklace with a Diamond and Sapphires clasp. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

AJD Magnificent Natural Real Serpentine and Real Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
approximately 30 mm x 30 mm and the beautiful enhancing Coral are approximately 10 mm round. The clasp is an
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Three Strands Red Orange Natural Coral Necklace 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
Three strands of fine beautiful round natural orange red color bead necklace with beautiful gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

AJD 19.75" Classic Brilliantly Polished Black Onyx Real Golden Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Coral rondels set in this gorgeous necklace 19.75 inches long with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate

AJD Rare Goldy Natural Coral Necklace w/Diamond Encrusted Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This unusual natural "burned" Coral - 9mm - is enhanced with gold plated rondels and set with an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Vermeil

53 Inch Strand of Natural Coral
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k Attributed Italy. This wonderful natural coral necklace is a fabulous 53 inches
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Dramatically Elegant Beautiful Natural Highly Polished Bamboo Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely elegant strand of natural Bamboo Coral is 19 inches long and is enhanced with little
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

AJD Very Chic Real Red Bamboo Coral Black Onyx Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rare round reddish orangy natural Bamboo Coral (11 mm) set with designer disks of beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Spinel, Gold Plate

Long Strand of Natural Coral Finished with a Fine Gold Clasp, circa 1950
Located in Aspen, CO
recently strung on matching orange silk. The 218 round, well matched, coral beads that range in size from
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD Goldy Rondels Enhance Beautiful Elegant Natural Bamboo Coral 17" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This wonderful elegant "stand out' natural gorgeous red Coral necklace is 17 inches long. It is
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Victorian Coral Necklace with Rose-Cut Diamond and Green Chalcedony Clasp
Located in Northampton, MA
being ripe. Although I had the necklace restrung because the silk had disintegrated, the coral beads
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

AJD Natural Lovely REAL Coral Turquoise Magnesite Azurite 18 1/2"Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This dramatic necklace is 18 1/2 inches long. The center Azurite is 24mm round. The natural red
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Misani Milano Australian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Choker Necklace from the 80`s
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Misani Milano Australian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Choker Necklace from the 70`s Beautiful hammmered
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Midcentury Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ming s
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from the late 1950s, this double-strand cultured Akoya pearl necklace was created by the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Old Baltic Amber Quail Egg Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches (48 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Red Coral Woven Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
color and parallel sizing small round coral beads. The round box clasp is set with a coral cabochon. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Base Metal, Mixed Metal

14 Karat Rose Gold Multi-Strand Red Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This three-strand red coral beaded necklace featuring a round-shaped 14 karat rose gold etched
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Intertwined Multi-Strands Red Beaded Coral Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Wonderful intertwined multi-strands beaded coral necklace realized with 111.8g of red
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Early 2000s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Necklace Early 20th Century
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique necklace made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Mid Century Italian Red Coral Multi Strand Bead 18k Gold Diamond Lion Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
One of a kind multi strand Italian red coral bead necklace featuring breathtaking 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold pendant necklace. This necklace is made in two sections. The top is hand bead set
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Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Coral and Yellow Gold Long Vintage Necklace, circa 1965
Located in Aspen, CO
Turquoise and coral beads are strung on yellow gold rope like long chain. The 20 turquoise beads
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18" Multi Strand Coral Necklace W/ 14k Gold Carved Coral Clasp/Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Multi-Strand Coral & Gold Bead Necklace w/ Clasp that can comes off completely has a swivel bail to
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Rajola Italy Long Sautoir Necklace With Blue Turquoises Round Beads
Located in Miami, FL
Long sautoir necklace designed by Rajola. Very beautiful and refreshing piece, created in Italy by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral, Emerald and Diamond Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
of 5 round gold links alternating with double coral bead link. Coral links accented with gold ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Salmon Coral Chocker Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beautiful and delicate late 19th Century Victorian salmon coral chocker necklace. Round smaller
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Silver

Michael Kneebone Nugget Branch Coral Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Nineteen monumental nuggets of natural branch coral form this colossal necklace. The beads are
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2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Les Bernard 1980s Coral Cabochon Gold 1980s Necklace
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
A lovely faux coral lucite bead and cabochon necklace by Les Bernard circa 1980. Bottom large
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Corals
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and carvings of natural salmon corals. The necklace
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Multi strand Coral Black Onyx Diamond Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
white gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 21 strands of natural salmon orange red coral beads of 4
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Coral Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Silk Cord Delices de Goa Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .50ct 3 round beads corals 3
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1990s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond

Italy Modernism Seashell Necklace in 14Kt Yellow Gold with Pink Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
four strands of round beads carved from natural pink salmon coral of 4 mm and six strand of culture
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

132 g Angel Skin Pink Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous and unique multi-strand/beaded necklace realized
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Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5-Strand Angel Skin Coral Choker Necklace Multi Strand Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage angel skin coral necklace finished with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp (circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Coral and Turquoise Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Bib Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
goldfish and large green round beads. The large gold-toned sculptural metal Chinese koi fish pendant has an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

Faye Kim 18k Gold Red Coral Flower Pendant / Brooch with Raw Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Award-winning Pendant/Brooch. Designed by Faye Kim and expertly executed, vintage Red Coral beads
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Aqua Venetian Glass Shells Starfish Lapis Pearls Bracelet, Meribella Bracelet
By Tagliamonte
Located in Colleyville, TX
created from Venetian glass conch shells and starfish paired with creamy pearls nestled on gold vermeil
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
coral beads surmounted by diamonds are surrounded by lush green enamel. Superb design, quality materials
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Cross Pendant Crucifix natural Red Coral Solid 14K Gold / 4gr.
Located in SE
Fine Austrian Gold and Red Coral Cross / Crucifix pendant. Five tablet cut natural Mediterranean
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Pearl and Gold Necklace with Horned Devil Amulet
Located in Northampton, MA
coral clasp and raise you one gold pearl station necklace with a horned devil head focal point amulet
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage and out of production Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Round Coral Bead Necklace Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of round coral bead necklace gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of round coral bead necklace gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of round coral bead necklace gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Tiffany Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of round coral bead necklace gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Coral version from the 55 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Most of our round coral bead necklace gold for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Round Coral Bead Necklace Gold?

The price for a piece of round coral bead necklace gold starts at $290 and tops out at $166,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,033.

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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