Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant, an intricately crafted piece featuring a detailed jadeite carving of a playful monkey with a fruit motif.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K White Gold Carved Green Jadeite Monkey and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking pendant features a beautifully hand-carved green jadeite monkey, set in solid 18K white gold and accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Monkey White Diamond & Green Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "16 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.05 CT 18KY 3.65 GM (WOTT)"
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,490Sale Price / item|28% Off
Animalier Pendant in 18kt Gold Sacred Animal "Monkey"
Located in Roma, RM
In the vision of transcultural shamanism, each totem animal has unique characteristics. In this view, a person's totem monkey thus has characteristics and powers of its own. Powers a...
18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby Monkey Pendant 14k Solid Gold Sculptural Jewelry J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Ruby Monkey Pendant 14k Solid Gold Sculptural Jewelry J DAUPHIN The Monkey Pendant is a substantial sculptural piece from the J DAUPHIN collection, handcrafted in so...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Longevity Monkey with Peach Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Embrace wisdom, playfulness, and the blessings of longevity with this exquisite Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Monkey Pendant, masterfully hand-carved from jadeite in the beautiful Oi...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Monkey Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Pendant or Charm of a Monkey in gorgeous hand carved natural Coral and set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 58 Fancy Diamonds 0.61 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 7.16 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Brown Diamond with Blue Sapphire Monkey Chinese Zodiac Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.37 carat with Blue Sapphire 0.02 carat Monkey Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 4.08 grams "We...
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Important Certified Imperial Green Jade Monkey and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is certified by 2 different labs. The jade monkey motif represents protector and strength. The pendant is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Small 14kt Yellow Gold Chinese Zodiac Monkey Medallion
By Jennifer Liang
Located in New York, NY
Our Chinese Zodiac Collection. Each of the twelve Zodiac Animals, whether moving forward or standing tall, was designed to impart strength and resilience. This Monkey Medallion is h...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 1960s Organ Grinder's Monkey Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s charm necklace featuring a 9ct gold music box with a tiny enamel monkey holding a little pot for money. The wheels and monkey move up and down. The Organ Grinder's Mo...
Gold, 9k Gold
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a rare museum quality Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Amulet Pendant Necklace depicting a Baboon Monkey, the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare museum quality Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicting a Baboon Monkey, the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monkey Necklace in Diamonds by KC Designs
By KC Designs
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning diamond necklace depicting a playful Monkey features 0.20 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 14k white gold. Superbly crafted by KC Designs. #165-046
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Coastal Maitland Smith Patinated Monkey Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning testament to the whimsical and exotic designs of Maitland Smith, this magnificent chandelier is a true work of art. The intricately cast frame, finished with a deep, rich ...
Bronze
$50,820Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Monkey Pendant, Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a striking David Webb Rock Crystal, Diamond, and Monkey Gold Pendant that can double as a Brooch. Rock crystal rectangular carving of a monkey.
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Petite 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Curious Monkey Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Fancy Yellow Color - VS2-Si1 Clarity - 0.18ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Charm - 14k Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette Crowned Monkey Brooch or Pendant
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
Setting is 18k yellow gold. This may be worn as a Brooch, or the pin can accommodate a chain for it to be worn as a Pendant!
Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch depicting a whimsical monkey design. The piece features a lustrous piece of fine red coral, serving as the monkeys perch. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the design...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
See No Evil Monkey Charm Diamond Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'See No Evil' Monkey charm crafted in 18k white gold. 20 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Monkey Opal Necklace Rosario onyx J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monkey Rosario Necklace Opal Pendant Black Onyx Rosary Chain Devotional Talisman Designer: J Dauphin The Monkey Rosario Necklace is a long rosary chain of small faceted black onyx...
Opal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18k Gold "Speak No Evil" Diamond Monkey Pendant W/Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful "Speak No Evil" 18k Gold Monkey Pendant + Necklace With Diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Banana Jade Monkey Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Featuring 1 Natural Banana Yellow Jade Carving (slightly variegated / variation in color throughout) measuring approximately 2.5" in length x 1" - 1.50" in width, with a 10 Karat Yel...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Loveness Lee Chinese Zodiac Monkey Horoscope Gold Pendant Necklace
By Loveness Lee
Located in London, GB
The Chinese zodiac Monkey necklace is influenced by the ancient Chinese calligraphy character of Monkey (Hou 猴), the ninth of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. Life is a race f...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is an Unusual Vintage c.1990 hand carved Jade drop pendant and two monkeys necklace. The pendants attached to 9 Carat Yellow gold Italian Unoaerre chain.
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.63 in W 0.48 in
Antique Victorian Monkey Speak No Evil Jade 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Crownsville, MD
Wonderful little antique Victorian era late 1800s brown jade monkey charm depicting "speak no evil." 18K yellow gold collar and bail. In very good condition. Unmarked but tested as s...
Jade, 18k Gold
Lorraine Schwartz 18k Yellow Gold Speak No Evil Monkey Diamond Necklace
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in London, GB
18K yellow gold Lorraine Schwartz white and yellow diamond Speak No Evil monkey pendant necklace with rolo chain and 14K yellow gold lobster clasp closure.
Giulians 18k Yellow Gold Movable Monkey Necklace Pendant
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 18 karat yellow gold movable monkey pendant. This playful pendant features a monkey with articulated arms and legs.
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 1.38 in
18k Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm Pendant with Jade Cabochon Accent
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique "Three Wise Monkeys" (Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil) Pendant Features Jade Cabochon Accent Length of Pendant (Including Bail) = 35 mm Width of Pendant = 1...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monkey Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Quit monkeying around! This climbing monkey pendant is set in 18K rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Gold Puppet Monkey Pendant Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Featuring an elegantly slim chain and an adorably offbeat pendant in the form of a monkey, this splendid necklace from Pomellato is a lovely item that employs luxurious 18K yellow go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Gold And Agate Monkey Figural Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian naturalistically hand-carved Agate pendant with a Gold loop. The pendant is made in the shape of a monkey, engraved with detailed patterns.
Agate, Gold
Vintage Monkey Saxophone Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
his pendant features a chimpanzee wearing and playing the trumpet – so fun! The detail of the design on the pendant is amazing – it is made in 18kt yellow gold and the eyes are made ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lorraine Schwartz “Hear No Evil” Monkey 18K Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking 18K yellow gold pendant by Lorraine Schwartz features a three-dimensional monkey in the “Hear No Evil” motif: its hands cover its ears in a symbolic gesture of purity a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eric de Kolb Monkey Pendant Necklace Original Sculpture Enamel Amazonite Gold
By Eric de Kolb
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is composed of both 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver.
Amazonite, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold Necklace with Diamond-Encrusted Monkey on Jade Pendant
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unique and Lovely 18K White Gold Necklace with Jade Pendant surrounded by Diamonds, embellished with a black-fancy Diamond & Tanzanite branch and Diamond-encrusted Monkey.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Solid Gold Monkey Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Heavy Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
This Solid Gold Monkey Charm is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from 14K yellow gold, it features a heavy and detailed monkey charm, which measures 1.25 inche...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
'Hear No Evil' Diamond Monkey Pendant Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Hear No Evil' Diamond Monkey Pendant Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz, composed of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Sold
W 2.44 in D 1.02 in L 2.95 in
Sabino Opalescent Glass Monkey Pendant in 18Kt Gold with 1.51 Cts in VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Massive Monkey pendant designed by Sabino. A highly impressive statement piece of a three-dimensional monkey face, mounted in a free form frame, crafted in solid 18 karats of polish...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini Gold Monkey Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, Climbing Money Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini monkey charm. This small gold charm features a textured monkey motif that is climbing a limb and with a tapered bail. Length: 5/8 in. Width: 1/2...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fei Liu Monkey Carved Jade Pink Sapphire Tahitian 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
This charming jade pendant cascades from 18ct white gold chain embellished with bezel set pink sapphire.
Jade, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier with Monkeys
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) chandelier in the gothic style with six electrified candles and modern wiring, featuring a baluster suspended from six chains, decorated with gilt flame a...
Bronze
Asprey of London 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Monkey Brooch Pendant
By Asprey
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A gold, enamel, and diamond set novelty brooch pendant, by Asprey of London.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 2.3 in W 1.9 in
Vintage 14K TT Gold Multi Stones w/ Coral Textured 3D Monkey Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Branch Shape - Prong Set - Red Color - 49.3x17mm (approx.) (17) Natural Genuine Diamond - 2 Round Brilliant Cut, 15 Single Cut - Prong & Pav...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Large 14K Gold and Diamond Monkey Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this pendant features a whimsical monkey design adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the three wise monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouth, symbolising the mantra ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced cylinder depicting the three wise monkeys in the traditional poses for ‘see no evil’ ‘hear no evil’ and ‘speak no ev...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant ""See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!""
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Carved Pale Green Jade Monkey Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 38.9 Grams Stone: Jade Pendant Measurements: 58 x 37 x 13mm Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1763-112525-20
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Two Monkeys Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Two Monkeys Carved Jade Pendant, featuring a beautifully detailed jade carving depicting two playful monkeys.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.95 in D 0.63 in
Monkey Black Diamond Red Gold Australian Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I wanted to create the face of a monkey with this rare pearl and his very particular shape. One of his ears is made of the shape of the pearl itself, while I made the other one in re...
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single stone of jade , a small monkey in white and...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 0.66 in L 24 in
14K Yellow Gold 3D Wise Monkey Coral Perfume Bottle Charm Pendant & Rope Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful perfume flask charm/pendant that is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a 3D see. speak, hear no evil monkey design.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.6 in L 1.07 in
Pendant with pearl, emerald, coral, 3 monkeys Hear, See, Speak No Evil 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with coral, featuring the three monkeys "Hear, See, Speak No Evil," and set with pearl and emerald.
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Monkey Necklace with Rubies
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamond Monkey Necklace with Rubies 58 Fancy Diamonds - 0.61 CT 6 Diamonds - 0.04 CT 2 Rubies - 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.16 GM
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Maitland Smith Swinging MONKEY Chandelier Bronze Woven Cane Multi Shades 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Best Selling Whimsical Swinging Monkey Chandelier produced by Maitland Smith 1980s Asia Philippines Quality construction in bronze, cane and multi parchment ...
Bronze
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat yellow gold three wise monkeys charm / pendant. This pendant features three monkeys with one covering their ears, one covering their mouth and another covering the...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold and Ebony Pendant with a Fine Enamelled Monkey
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A concave oval disc in ebony formed as a pendent with a monkey in the center. The monkey has been enamelled with impressively realistic color 18kt yellow gold weight: gr 4,70
18k Gold
1960s Gold Monkey Novelty Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly high quality vintage novelty pendant crafted as a monkey in Victorian finery: wearing a top hat and bow tie, no less.
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Monkey Charm Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cute antique monkey charm, modelled in 9k gold. The piece is beautifully detailed, both front and back, with a looped tail. MEASUREMENTS 2.1 x 1.3cm WEIGHT 2.6g MARKS No marks p...
9k Gold
Lilly Hastedt South Sea Pearl and Diamond Monkey Tail Platinum Pendant
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
White South Sea Pearl and Diamond pendant in Platinum Stunning triple AAA pearl with incredible lustre and size. Cleverly designed to dangle at the end of curved shaped platinum an...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 10k Gold, Platinum
Lorraine Schwartz 18k Yellow Gold Speak No Evil Monkey Diamond Necklace
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in London, GB
18K yellow gold Lorraine Schwartz white and yellow diamond Speak No Evil monkey pendant necklace with rolo chain and 14K yellow gold lobster clasp closure.
TIFFANY & CO. Monkey Charm / Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large round 14K gold pendant with adorable applied climbing monkey, made and signed by Tiffany&Co.
14k Gold
Monumental "Monkey" Appointed Chandelier
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical and imposing size, with a plethora of bronze monkeys in varying poses. The shades are original. Magnificent and imaginative.
Bronze
GIA Certified Natural Green Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright green natural untreated certified jadeite jade pendant. Hand carved variegated flower jade with a 14k yellow gold bail. Variegated green and white rectangular Jadeite jade c...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
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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.
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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.