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Tiffany Co. Diamond and Turquoise Circle Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand TIFFANY & CO. Date Circa 2022 __________________________________ Metal 18k Yellow gold Stone
Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Turquoise Enamel Natural Pearl Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
turquoise measuring approximately 8.0 mm x 6.5 mm, sky blue in color with subtle yellowish matrix Pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
18k Yellow Gold. These Earrings have a detachable pendant so they can be worn as drop earrings or as
Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Amethyst Turquoise Gold Drop Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique jewel. For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carlo Barberis 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 ct Diamond, Sapphire and Turquoise Necklace
By Carlo Barberis
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carlo Barberis necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with turquoise and sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Carlo Barberis 18K Yellow Gold 0.30 ct Diamond, Sapphire and Turquoise Necklace
By Carlo Barberis
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carlo Barberis necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with turquoise and sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Cultured Pearl Glass Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique brooch of round shape
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is made of yellow gold and turquoise. The snake's eyes accented with rose cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
within an ornate 18kt yellow gold bezel setting, the profile of Medusa graces the center of the piece
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum, Gold, Turquoise, Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, features three pear-shaped turquoise and set with round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Victorian 20k Yellow Gold Articulated Turquoise and Garnet Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Victorian-era snake bracelet, crafted in rich yellow gold, is a stunning example of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Brooch Diamond, Vintage
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful brooch is made of 14K yellow gold in a freeform coral-like spray. Centered within
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Persian Turquoise Earrings 18 Karat Gold Antique Retro 1.75" Dangle Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold. The natural mined turquoise is the most exquisite vivid robin's egg blue. The color of the
Category

20th Century Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Rainbow Sapphire and Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
The perfect pastel rainbow gemstone bracelet, methiciously handknotted and finished with a gold
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Turquoise...

French Napoleon 3 Turquoise Natural Pearl Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 carats yellow and rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. Splendid pendant earrings, each
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Holbeinesque Gold and Enamel Brooch with Pearls, Turquoise, and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold Holbeinesque pendant brooch centering on a pearl surrounded by concentric rings of
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1800s Victorian .70 Carat Diamond 12 Carat Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamonds, 12 carats total weight of Turquoise and 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold. Necklace length is 10
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
inlay, composed by turquoises, spiny oyster, onyx, lapis lazuli, opal, and coral banded in solid gold of
Category

1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...

Bonebakker Colored Striped Hardstone Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Bonebakker
Located in New York, NY
A very chic and fashionable Pop Art style 18 karat gold pendant brooch from the 1970s designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boxed Victorian 14 Carat Gold Collar and Turquoise and Pearl Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat yellow gold. Locket: Height = 57 mm Width = 35 mm Weight = 20.99 grams Collar: Length = 390 mm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

1970 s La Triomphe GIA Turquoise Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Pin
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
This Stylish 1960's La Triomphe Turquoise diamond is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Asprey 1971 London Geometric Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with 64.72 Cts in Gemstones
By Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
London England by Asprey, back in the 1971. This geometric brooch has been crafted in solid yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Necklace. 18 Inch in Length, pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

French Napoleon III Turquoise and Natural Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 carats yellow gold. Each pendant earring is set with a turquoise
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kutchinsky 18 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire
By Kutchinsky
Located in Southampton, PA
This Kutchinsky flower basket pendant that can also be worn as a brooch is made of 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
carved from rock quartz crystal and is set in 14kt yellow gold. At the center is a lovely turquoise
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Gucci Ouroboros 18 Karat Gold Pearl, Turquoise, Coral and Onyx Beads Snake
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
The Gucci “Ouroboros” necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with pearls and turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

1970s Colored Stone, Diamond and Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, emerald, coral, sapphire, pink sapphire, lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sap...

Sterling Silver 14 Karat Turquoise White Sapphire Coral Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
closure. The pendant features a pearl-shaped Kingman Turquoise, a round white Sapphire, and a
Category

2010s American Native American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carousel Charm 14k Gold Merry Go Round Ride Pendant Mechanical Moves
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Carousel charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Turquoise and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Day-to-Night Earrings and Brooch Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
inches long. Offered in its original antique presentation box. 18k yellow gold.
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, vintage and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gems...

Gold and Turquoise Drop Earrings, circa 1960. signed
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A flirtatious pair of gold and turquoise ear pendants. The 2.5" 14k yellow gold ear clips each
Category

American Dangle Earrings

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, coins, and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...

Antique Turquoise and Natural Pearl Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- or three rows of turquoise and anchored in the center with a pearl, set in 15k yellow gold and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Large Scale Carved Coral Buddah Ring with Pink Sapphires Turquoise and Emeralds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exotic 14K yellow gold ring, featuring a finely carved coral Buddha's head measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Turquoise and 18 Karat Negligee Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
-century, when Egyptian style was still all the rage. The center textured 18 karat yellow gold Egyptian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Boucheron Style Art Deco Plique-a-Jour, Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning brooch is particularly large in size and crafted in sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold, forming
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Snake Pendant Brooch 18K French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
4.5 cm x 9.5 cm and 2cm deep.This piece is chased and engraved and it is done in 18K Yellow Gold. It
Category

Antique 1890s French Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Pave Ring. The round, sparkling diamonds line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
components and ancient coins set in 14k yellow gold. Necklace is made of 17 beautiful pieces including
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Multi-gemstone...

60s Vintage Opal Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Oval Studs Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Opals measure 8mm x 6mm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Rosary Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 750 yellow - 14k gold, ca. 15,6 g. Blossoms in summer polychrome enamel. - Flower pistils set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Van Cleef Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Alhambra Necklace Circa 1970s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
small uniform quatrefoil Alhambra motifs in smooth polished 18ct yellow gold linked immediately to the
Category

Late 20th Century English Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Byzantine Gripoix Brooch Belt Buckle Pendant
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHANEL circa 1993 Byzantine style Gripoix pin pendant comes in yellow gold tone metal with
Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Victorian Gold Enamel Diamond Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully constructed 18kt Yellow Gold Enamel & Old Mine Diamond Brooch with a Graduated Fringe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold

Very Fine Early Victorian Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a sloped rim of black enamel, more granulation, turquoise enamel and a mesh-like outer bezel of gold
Cazzaniga Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1960
By Cazzaniga
Located in London, GB
pair of matching earrings, all mounted in 18ct yellow gold. The necklace consists of openwork
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Swiss Enamel Gemstone Gold Earring and Necklace Set
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is made of vibrant 14kt yellow gold and carries a rich black and white enameled design with
Category

Antique 1850s Swiss Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique French Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Turquoise in a stylishly refreshing revivalist design. The intricate gold-work, underscored by meticulous
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
piece is 14k yellow gold, features blue enamel accents, 10 small blue turquoise accents, and a small
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3.20 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Studs
Located in London, GB
carat beautifully crafted in a classic style claw set in 18 karat white gold filigree back setting
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedon...

Victorian Multi-Gemstone Slide Compilation Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning yellow gold compilation piece features eight highly decorative slide pendants gracing a beaded
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

60s Vintage Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Cocktail Sz 7.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed large opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Dog Chain link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
18ct Gold. Charms Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Turquoise Egg Charm Estate 18ct Yellow Gold Pedant (RRP
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14kt Multi-Gemstone Slide Compliation Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning yellow gold compilation piece features ten highly decorative slide pendants gracing a beaded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Art Déco Enamel Vase Primevères , Primeroses Dekor, Camille Fauré, France 1925
By Camille Fauré
Located in Vienna, AT
pendants made of enamelled gold, silver and copper. The two parted ways in early 1925. The 1925
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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Turquoise Pendants In Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of turquoise pendants in yellow gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of turquoise pendants in yellow gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of turquoise pendants in yellow gold over the years, but those made by Alexia Gryllaki, Amyn The Jeweler and Allison Bryan are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of turquoise pendants in yellow gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our turquoise pendants in yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Turquoise Pendants In Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of turquoise pendants in yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $12,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,527.

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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