21K Gold Indian Head Coin Pendant in 18K Hammered Gold Mount
Located in Miami, FL
An American gold coin pendant featuring a historic $2.50 Indian Head quarter eagle, set in a handcrafted 18-karat yellow gold mounting with a richly textured, hammered finish.
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Extra Fine Yellow Gold 1913 Indian Head American Eagle $2.50 Coin Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1913 $2.50 Indian head eagle coin is framed in 14 karat yellow gold open style bezel.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1909 US Indian Head $5 Gold Coin Pendant Necklace, 18k Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
1909 US Indian Head $5 Gold Coin Pendant Necklace - 14K Gold with Diamonds Authentic 1909 Indian Head $5 22k gold coin pendant set in 14K yellow gold hexagonal bezel with 24 full-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Indian Chief Head 18kt Gold-Trio with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The design features an exquisitely detailed Indian Chief Head, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and leadership.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagle Coin Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1913 $2.50 Indian head quarter eagle coin is framed by designer Michael Bondanza in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a diamond acce...
Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Indian Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle Coin Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1925 $2.50 Indian head quarter eagle coin is framed in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a ribbon-style bail on a 16-inch chain.
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage, 1932 United States of America $10 Gold Coin and Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent and distinctive 1932 United States $10 Indian Head gold coin pendant, framed within an elaborately detailed 18 karat bi-color gold mounting.
Diamond
Coral Diamonds Sapphires 9 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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H 1.2 in W 0.72 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA 16.91ct Carved Emerald Diamond Indian Head Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Carved Indian Head Shape - Green Color - 16.91ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (7) Natural Genuine Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond $10 Indian Head Vintage Coin Octagonal Pendant Enhancer
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond frame coin pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The original $10 Indian Head Coin (90% gold) is held in an octagonal diamond frame.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
1910 US Indian Head $2.50 Gold Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
US gold $2.50 Indian head coin is set in a diamond pendant fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with 1862 American Indian Head Penny
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The Indian Head Penny is one of the most prestigious types of coins ever produced by the US Mint. Though originally produced in 1859, the coin’s design was changed after only one yea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.1 in W 0.72 in L 16 in
Vintage 1928 Indian Head Eagle $2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 21.6k Gold Coin - 14k Yellow Gold Chain - 10k Gold Frame Weight: 6.88 Grams Chain Type: 16" Length - 0.7mm cable Link - Lobster Clasp Pendant Height: 27.9mm (1.1") (...
Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Eagle Indian Head $2.50 Coin Pendant Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1925 $2.50 Indian head eagle coin is framed in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a ribbon-style bail on a 16-inch chain.
18k Gold
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H 1.1 in W 0.72 in L 16 in
14k Yellow Gold 1928 Indian Head Eagle $2.50 Quarter Eagle Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold (cable link & frame) Weight: 6.88 Grams Chain Type: 16" Length - 0.7mm cable Link - Lobster Clasp Pendant Height: 27.9mm (1.1") (including bail) Pend...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.74 in W 1.05 in
1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head 22k Gold Coin Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Bezel
Located in beverly hills, CA
The pendant showcases the 1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head gold coin, containing approximately 22K gold, safeguarded by a frame that envelops both its front and back surfaces.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
18 Karat Gold Indian Head Half Eagle $5.00 Coin Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1909 $5.00 Indian head half eagle coin is framed in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a ribbon-style bail on a 16-inch chain.
18k Gold
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W 0.75 in L 0.99 in
18 Karat Gold Indian Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle Coin Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
Enjoy a piece of American gold coin history! This 1910 $2.50 Indian head quarter eagle coin is framed by designer Michael Bondanza in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a U shaped -st...
Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Vintage Reversible 900 Gold Floral Enamel $3 Indian Princess Head Coin Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Reversible 900 Gold and Floral Enamel $3 Indian Head Princess Coin- This lovely reversible pendant features a $3 Indian Princess Head Coin crafted in 900 gold set in a beaut...
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Indian Emerald Diamond Bena Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique, 19th Century, Indian enamel head bena pendant, centering a big table cut foliated emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
1913 $10 Indian Head Eagle Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
A 1913 $10 Indian head eagle gold coin pendant, mounted in a 14K yellow gold twisted vine frame, accompanied by a 14K yellow gold 16-inch chain.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Indian Head $10 US Gold Coin Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique gold coin pendant. Made from a $10 gold coin that dates to 1907. Simply a wonderful Numismatic pendant - both a beautiful and amazing piece of history! Date: 2...
Gold, 14k Gold
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H 0.09 in W 0.87 in L 1.11 in
Vintage $2.5 Dollar Indian Head Gold Coin in 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant features a 1908 U.S. $2.50 Indian Head gold coin, struck in 21k gold, securely set in a custom 18k yellow gold bezel.
18k Gold
1925 Indian Head $2.5 1.65 Carat Diamonds Coin Necklace 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
22kt $2.5 1925 Indian Head Gold Coin necklace Coin in Good condition 17.5mm diameter Natural Diamonds: 1.65ct. (Larger 4 Diamonds: .60ct) Rounds, Full cut Brilliants H color Vs-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold 2.5 Indian Head dollar Set in 18k Gold (mint 1929)
Located in Chicago, IL
The Indian Head gold pieces or Pratt-Bigelow gold coins were two separate coin series, identical in design, struck by the United States Mint: a two-and-a-half-dollar piece, or quarte...
18k Gold
US 1913 $5 Indian Head Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Metairie, LA
From a dapper Southern estate. Circa 1913. This handsome and rare coin was minted in 1913. It is made in solid 21.6k yellow gold. It is in good circulated condition. It is mount...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Indian Head 2.5 Dollar Gold Coin in Diamond Gold Frame
Located in Summerland, CA
C. 1928 Two and half dollar Indian head gold coin framed in 18k yellow gold with total of .54k diamonds. Hangs from 14k yellow gold 24" long chain. This item has been tested and v...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1932 Indian Head Gold $10 Coin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An 18 kt gold Indian Head $10 coin surrounded by a 18 kt gold pendant surround for a necklace
Sapphire Ruby Aquamarine Indian Head Coin Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k yellow gold pendant, set with center 1915 2 1/2 dollar Indian head US gold coin, surrounded with ruby, sapphire and aquamarine gemstone.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1911 22 Karat Gold Indian Head Penny Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Indian head penny is date 1911 in the front and the American eagle on the back.
22k Gold
Frederic Sage 24.35 Carat Bi-Color Tourmaline "Indian" Head Brooch/ Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in New York, NY
18K WG INDIAN HEAD DESIGN BICOLOR TOURMALINE WITH ROUND BLUE TOURMALINE, BLACK AND WHITE DIAMOND ONE OF A KIND BROOCH/PENDANT BLT 0.99 Carats, BCT 24.35 Carats, 11 BKD 0.11 Carats, 1...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition. The chain is made in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous necklace is perfect for ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold "Indian Head " American Coin On A Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Chain "Indian Head" Coin Necklace. This captivating piece of jewelry combines elegance and heritage, making...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1928 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
A 1928 $20 Saint-Gaudens double eagle gold coin pendant, mounted in a 14K yellow gold twisted rope frame. "The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was named after its designer, Augustus...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
22ct Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Pendant
Located in Brisbane, AU
Ancient coin pendant 22ct Yellow Gold Enhancer and chain not included* Please contact to source enhancer and chain or to gift wrap. Please allow 2 weeks to prepare and organise ...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Roman Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18k Gold Roman Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace Timeless and full of character, this Roman-style pendant charm is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, offering a classic and elegant...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Coin Necklace with Diamonds, 2.00ct, Europe
Located in New York, NY
Gold Coin And Diamond Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. ( Bvlgari style) The necklace features 1907 $5 Liberty Gold Coin bezel set in the center, surrounded by a halo of 25 round brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,175
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Lion Pendant Large Head Diamond Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Lion head pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Six single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Dollar Lady Liberty 22k Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Original 22k gold "lady liberty" coin mounted in a diamond bezel pendant. This pendant has a well-contrasted white and yellow gold setting and double rhodium-plated finish for lifelo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Bvlgari Monete 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Monete Necklace. Crafted with historical reverence, this necklace embodies Bvlgari's fusion of ancient artistry and modern elegance. The substantial curb-link...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Zodiac Pendant Necklace, Virgo
Located in Great neck, NY
Zodiac Coin Sign: Gold Zodiac Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo Necklaces; With an exquisite charm coin pendant tha...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,700
H 1.38 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Ancient Greek Gold Stater [coin} Pendant with 22K Gold (pendant only)
Located in East Point, GA
A truly remarkable and rare Greek Gold Stater Coin from the Kingdom of Macedon, minted at Amphipolis, or Philippi, Circa 330-320 B.C., from the reign of Alexander III, The Great. On ...
22k Gold
1924 Lady Liberty USA 20 Dollar Coin Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic 1924 Lady Liberty 20 dollar gold coin mounted in 14K yellow gold bezel setting creating wearable pendant measuring 48mm diameter. Original 22K gold coin features Saint-Gaud...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1908 American Eagle Five Dollar 21.6K Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 1908 five dollar coin charm pendant. The coin consists of 21.6 karat gold and the pendant is made of 14 karat gold. On the reverse the obverse bears the portrait of an Indian chief...
Gold, 22k Gold
14Kt Yellow gold .98 Carat Round Bezel-Set Natural Diamond
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Own this georgeous brilliant diamond solitaire pendant! Just a hair under 1.00 this diamond is sparkling and quality that will become your daily, favorite jewelry item. Diamond is s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original 1882 $5 Lady Liberty Eagle gold coin pendant mounted in an 18K yellow gold radiating triangular frame. The bold setting forms a sculptural sunburst design that frames the...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1899 Gold Lady Liberty 22k Coin/14k Gold Bezel
Located in Warren, NJ
Material: 22k Yellow Gold set in 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 23.1 grams Dimensions: 38.5mm without bail, 49.2 with bail, 2mm wide Time period of origin: 1899 Inventory number: J-28 Beau...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,242
W 0.8 in Dm 2.49 in L 2.19 in
Engraved Floral Solid Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet, 14K Gold 35 Grams
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A stunning statement bracelet, this wide bangle is solid gold and features hand engraved floral motifs around the entirety of the bracelet. No space is left unadorned in this delight...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,275
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The beautifully detailed antique fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch, a ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,025Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring. Ruby cocktail ring. Red ruby ring/ Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Set with ruby, color -red Ov...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking 18ct yellow gold necklace come bracelet set from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. A trio of individual pieces including a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace is a timeless piece, featuring an array of old mine-cut diamonds set in a graceful six-prong design. The diamonds gradually ...
Diamond, Silver
22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented with granulation and is truly timeless. It can be worn ornamented with pendants or...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$183,750Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $525K 18KT Magnificent Rare Fancy 45ct Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Glittering Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Multi Shaped Shi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A one of a kind, authentic, ancient Greek silver coin displaying a griffin is set in an ancient-inspired hammered Steven Battelle design in rich 22K gold. The coin is surrounded by a...
22k Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Ring Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gold bypass cocktail ring, featuring an Old European cut diamond. This bypass cocktail ring has a sculptural form with a substantial gold band that curves around the finger. The d...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Return to Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Oval Tag Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Return to Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Oval Tag Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 7.25" Weight: 20.4 grams Hallmark: "PLEASE RETURN TO TIFFANY & Co. NEW YORK 750"...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Zodiac Pendant Necklace, Libra
Located in Great neck, NY
Zodiac Coin Sign: Gold Zodiac Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo Necklaces; With an exquisite charm coin pendant tha...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,850
H 1.14 in W 1.25 in
Snake Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Museum Quality Antique Egyptian Revival Snake motif Pendant with a Hand Carved Turquoise Victorian Scarab Swivel Fob. The pendant is 10-12 Karat Gold. The pendant da...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.