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14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
gold, flat, double twist lariat, decorated with 24 seed pearls, old mine cut diamond and black enamel
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Tree Choker 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Sculptural Kokoro Yellow Gold Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Solid gold vermeil choker base, textured bark-like surface, rich green enamel accent. Charms: Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Estate Hat Pendant in 10kt Yellow Gold - 0.08ctw Pink Ruby, 0.02ctw Diamonds
Located in West Hempstead, NY
pink enamel and white rhodium around the diamonds for a beautiful two-tone look. Weighing 2.6 grams, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Pendant-Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
embellished with applications of black enamel. It is mount in the center with one natural earth mined white
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Evil Eye Pendant Ebony Sapphire Cinnabar Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, diamond, enamel evil eye pendant. 14k Gold and diamond otto lock opens and locks closed. Able to be used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

HOLBEINESQUE 1860 Russell Renaissance Revival Pendant 19Kt Gold Pearls Fire Opal
Located in Miami, FL
Holbeinesque enameled pendant with natural pearls and fire-opal. This is a fabulous Victorian
Category

Antique 1860s English Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Blue Ivory Sapphire Diamond Necklace EbonyHamsa
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shade blue beads - glass evil eye bead - enamel white diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler bead - 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr
Located in SE
, Green, Silver, White Style: Egyptian Revival Item size: 42 cm Item type: Antique Material: Gold Plate
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and platinum necklace composed of a horizontal openwork oval pendant with a central
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Red Chili Pepper Garlic Silver Starling Lucky Chain Amulet Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Collection Design Collection Enameled Red Chili Pepper & White Coral Garlic Chain
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Blue Asymmetrical Necklace Ebony Sun Star Two Tone Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shade blue beads - glass evil eye bead - enamel white diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler bead - 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
on 18K gold. The other side of this same circle has a 9 rose diamond line with black enamel on 18K
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
necklace and pendant are silver gilt - silver with a gold wash. The necklace weighs 15.4 grams.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
enamel on 18K gold. The other side of this same circle has a 9 rose diamond line with black enamel on
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rock Candy 18 Carat Gold Pendant
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
your choice of gemstones and coloured enamels. Other gemstones will affect the pricing of this piece
Category

2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
a natural white pearl of 5 mm. The gold settings are embellished, with millegrain finish and are
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Diamond, Pearl, and Emerald Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
and a base with round diamond (198 diamonds weighing approx 5.80 carat) and 18k white gold base with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jill Garber Antique Micro Mosaic, Early Sterling Turquoise Concho Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
atop another larger pair in white, each having a pink rose. The overall length of this necklace is 21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Unique Large Round Jade, Diamond, Emerald Moonstone Panda Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This unique one-of-a-kind pendant features 1.51 carats of black diamonds and 0.78 carats of white
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Onyx Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
, also claw-set in silver. The large, black-enameled, 18 Karat yellow gold hoop is adorned in the center
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous Art Deco pendant. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Solid Yellow Gold Bail Engraved Pear Shape Natural Aquamarine Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Leaf and Pearl Collar
By René Lalique
Located in Riverdale, NY
Century. Tendrils of white enameled 18k gold are set with white button pearl "buds" with Rene Lalique's
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
locket free of charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Movable Cottage Cabin Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 14 karat gold cottage cabin charm pendant. The roof of this cabin can be opened
Category

Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

20th Century Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Love Parchment Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Poitiers, FR
” in the center. The “+” is in white gold, the “-” is adorned with 2 calibrated red gems and the
Category

20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
combination is masterfully handcrafted in 14 karat gold. It exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of the Grand
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rossella Ugolini Tiger Pendant Necklace Enamel 18K Gold Rubyes Eyes and Diamonds
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
gold with rubies, white diamonds, and enamels, it's a talisman of empowerment. Embrace your inner power
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - Diameter 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
locket free of charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow and white gold. Availability: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow and white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pink Lips Mother of Pearl Diamond Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
center, a glossy pink enamel background sets the stage for a striking white and gold lip motif, exuding a
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.11ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold. Choose from a wide range of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

Round Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Hook Engraved Pear Shape Natural Amethyst Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jades, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Polished Gold - 45 Diamonds 0.54 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow and white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Libra, Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold - Star Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
pretty charm is painted with blue & white enamel, marked with a 750 mark and an Italian makers mark from
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
locket free of charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K gold Navratna Mughal Meena polki Mughal pendant Indian Wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
This exceptional pendant is handcrafted in 18K gold in a Mughal-inspired oval form, radiating both
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Spinel, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sout...

Engraved Genuine Lapis Lazuli Round Bead Green Onyx Cab 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - 20.0 mm x 27.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - Polished 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct - Two Pics
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
of jewelry in yellow and white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K gold Navratna pendant Kundan Meena polki pendant for Indian wedding
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, green, and white enamel. This intricate enamel work is a hallmark of Mughal jewellery craftsmanship in
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hes...

Oval Locket Pendant with Scroll Engraving - 18k Yellow Gold - 32.0 x 23.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, scroll engraving by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 32 Diamonds 0.24 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold. This piece of jewelry comes in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 37 mm x 34 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold. Availability: This piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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White Enamel And Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white enamel and gold necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 61 vintage or 81 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a white enamel and gold necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white enamel and gold necklace over the years, but those made by Amy Y, Goshwara and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A white enamel and gold necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 92, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a white enamel and gold necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Enamel And Gold Necklace?

The price for a white enamel and gold necklace starts at $164 and tops out at $283,653 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,418.

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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