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Tiffany Heart Locket

Tiffany & Co Diamond Heart Locket Necklace Pendant 18k Rose Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed estate Tiffany & Co diamond heart locket & necklace, crafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Tiffany & Co. Gold Heart Locket Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An 18k gold and green enamel heart locket brooch by Tiffany & Co. Note: This is a brooch and not a
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Heart Shape 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Heart Shape Locket in 14K Yellow Gold. The locket measures 1 1/4 inch in length and 1
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. sterling heart locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Sterling silver locket with removable liner for solid perfume. Locket be used to display photos or
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Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Heart Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18k yellow gold Measurements: 0.60″ x 0.25″ x 0.75″ Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Heart Locket Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Heart Locket Pendant
H 0.75 in W 0.25 in L 0.6 in
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Heart Locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Tiffany & Co. estate heart locket from Tiffany & Co. The heart locket measures 20 x
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Locket Pendant! Polished Gold on Outside, Matte Gold on Interior Interior
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mom Heart Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffy hear shaped locket pendant inscribed 'Mom' Opens on a hinge to reveal heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Vintage Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a puffed high polished gold heart. Opens on a hinge to reveal two heart
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Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Puffed Heart Locket Pendant Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Puffed Heart Locket Pendant Charm Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14kt Large "Key to My Heart" Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
This beautiful pendant is a signed Estate piece by Tiffany & Co.! From the Tiffany Keys Collection
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & CO 18K Gold Heart Locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Heart Locket – a symbol of timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Locket Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: sterling silver Dimensions: necklace measures 24-inches in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Key to My Heart Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Key To My Heart" locket pendant. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. A figural
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1990s Italian More Jewelry

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14k Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Gold Heart Key Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute vintage yellow gold Heart Key pendant by Tiffany & Co. The top heart part features a locket
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: locket measures 24 X 16.5mm Weight
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Heart "Locket" Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Heart " Locket " Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Large Heart Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Estate Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver heart locket + necklace. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Key Heart Locket Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Breakfast at Tiffany's Key Heart Locket Pendant Metal: 585 14kt Yellow Gold
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This lovely authentic vintage locket pendant is crafted from 14k yellow gold with a polished finish
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: Tiffany 750 Total Weight: 4 Grams Stone: None Condition: PreOwned Estimated Retail Price
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Ex Large Heart Locket Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This keepsake authentic vintage locket pendant is from Tiffany & Co., crafted from 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co heart shape fine Ruby locket 14k rose gold cocktail ring. The top opens to hold a
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co .90 Carat Diamond White Gold Heart Locket Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
3-D heart pendant with diamond pave front and open work back that spells out TIFFANY. 18 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Heart Locket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: sterling silver Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

18 Karat Tiffany & Co. Heart Pendant Locket Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany and Co 18K yellow gold Heart Locket on a 14" chain. Each link in the chain can be opened to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Gold Heart Locket Pendant Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Geneva, CH
polished yellow gold heart. Opens on a hinge to reveal two heart shaped box where you can place the photos
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Tiifany & Co. 18K yellow gold heart locket pendant necklace. The locket is engraved " You are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

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Tiffany Heart Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany heart locket 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, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany heart locket may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a tiffany heart locket has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Take a look at a tiffany heart locket featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tiffany heart locket, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tiffany Heart Locket?

On average, a tiffany heart locket at 1stDibs sells for $995, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $4,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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. 

Questions About Tiffany & Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany & Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany & Co. on 1stDibs.