1950 ca 6.50 Ct Diamond 15.50 mm South Sea Pearl Earrings 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Excellent vintage condition Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 2 South sea pearls of 15.5 mm. in diameter (approx 40.00 Ct) – 20 marquise and 30 brilliant cut diamonds t...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Floral 18 kt Yellow Gold Earrings with 4.25 ct Diamonds H/I VS1-VS2
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking pair of diamonds yellow gold earrings is crafted in 18 kt yellow gold and set with 70 diamonds, totaling approximately 4.25 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Paraiba Neon Blue Butterfly Studs 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Easy to wear micro sculpted Butterfly Studs featuring a beautiful Brazilian Paraiba Neon Blue Tourmaline in the centre. Light weight and adding a touch of paraiba glow to your skin e...
Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Emerald Small Semi Hoops (Pair) 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Easy to wear and light on the ears. 0.205 Natural Colombian Emeralds Minor Oil Available as a pair Handmade Dimensions: 3.5 mm width 1.6 cm height Weight: 1.7 grams Hallmarked 18 ct...
Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .65 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 KT Screw Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Weight: 6.4 grams Condition: very good commensurate to age and useThese beautiful vintage pair of earrings are 1930 circa Traditional solitaire Pearl setting topped by a single Diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cellini Jewelers 18 KT Y/W Gold, 2.24 CT Vintage Collectible Dia.Swirl Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive 18 karat gold and Diamond earrings. The earrings are designed with a swirl pattern in yellow gold. Each earring has 2 white gold sections that have been set with ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Ruby baby Eye Studs 18 Ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Located in London, GB
A modern interpretation of the ancient protective eye, these one-of-a-kind stud earrings are hand fabricated in rich 18 ct yellow gold and set with vibrant natural rubies.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama 18 Ct Gold Abstract Puzzle Pastel Sapphire Studs (Pair)
Located in London, GB
Handmade and One of A Kind 18 Ct Yellow Gold Dimensions 1 x 0.86 cm Weight: 1.75 grams Hallmarked by the London Assay Office Stud 1: 0.250 Ct green heart sapphire, 0.240 Ct pink re...
Sapphire, Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold 2.75 Ct. Full Pave Diamond Panther Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set 18 KWG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set in 18 Karat white gold Sapphire Cabochon 18.41 ct GIA Report # 2183789491 Natural Corundum Variety Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco-Style Dangle Earrings with 8.26 ct Diamonds, Made in Italy, 18 Kt
Located in Rome, IT
These elegant drop earrings gracefully capture the timeless charm of Art Deco style. The design features three rows of natural diamonds, skillfully alternating between the exquisite...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18-karat Yellow Gold Elliptical Earrings with 0.32 ct Diamonds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A pair of solid 18-karat yellow gold earrings, set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.32 carats, color G, and clarity VVs1. Its distinctive elliptical shape makes this piece of j...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Baby Butterfly Studs Reverse Set Diamond Baguettes in 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A half bezel is holding these reverse set diamond baguettes. A unique 18 Ct Yellow Gold pair to add to your studs collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Muzo Emerald Mini Eye Stud 18 Ct Gold (Single)
Located in London, GB
The listing is for a single stud not a pair A miniature talisman in solid 18ct yellow gold, centred by a vivid natural Colombian emerald and framed in Leto Lama’s sculptural eye mot...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Baby Butterfly Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds 18 Ct Gold Stud Single
Located in London, GB
A Baby hand fabricated butterfly stud with Paraibas and Diamonds in 18 Ct Yellow Gold 0.010 ct natural white d-f, VSI diamonds 0.020 Ct natural paraiba tourmalines, Brazilian Dimens...
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 ct of Rose Cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 cts tw of rose cut pear shaped diamonds surrounded by smaller round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fi...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18K Yellow Gold 3.31 Ct Mother Of Pearl Gemstone Stud Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.31 Ct Mother Of Pearl Gemstone Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry These exquisite Floral Gold Stud Earrings, thoughtfully designed to bring soft elegance and artisanal char...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.55 ct 18 Karat White Gold 4.54 cts Rainbow Sapphires Hoops
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into a world of enchanting allure with our breathtaking "Inside Out Baguette Quad Hoop Earrings with Rainbow Sapphires" in 18K White Gold. This extraordinary pair of earrings is...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, graceful and easy to wear for any formal, casual or semi-formal occasion. Weight: 2.6 Grams Carats: 1.17 Cts From Zambia, Hand-selected and beautiful vivid medium Green...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Set with Pendant Ring Earstuds 18 kt total 1.20 ct VS Co. Silhouette
Located in Viena, Viena
a dream set by Silhouette Jewelry Bentner, specially created for the 130th anniversary of the family business, which was founded in 1893, consisting of full-cut diamond pendant, full...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Set with Pendant Ring Earstuds 18 kt total 1.20 ct VS Co. Silhouette
Located in Viena, Viena
a dream set by Silhouette Jewelry Bentner, specially created for the 130th anniversary of the family business, which was founded in 1893, consisting of full-cut diamond pendant, full...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart shaped Brilliant Creoles 0.50 ct TW/VS Italian Energy for every Day 18 kt
Located in Viena, Viena
Here we have created stunningly beautiful heart-shaped hoop earrings in 750 white gold, set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.50 ct, TW (fine white) / VS (very ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 10.5 mm. South Sea Pearl .60 CT G VVS Diamond 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
Topped by a trio of Diamonds – 6 brilliant cut for .60 TCW G VVS/VS providing exceptional glistening sparkle Earrings are 21 x 10.5 mm. with 10.2 grams gross weight Perfect condition...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Earrings SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,416Sale Price / set|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Gemstone Dangle Earrings SI/H Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,853Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.11 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.88 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
9.11 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.88 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry Details Item Code :- SEE-18387(D) Gross Wt. :- 11.29 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 9.09 gm Natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Arizona Turquoise SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.32 Carat Turquoise and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These turquoise earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,311Sale Price / set|20% Off
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14kWhite Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone types Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18kWhite Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone types Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine White Diamond Rainbow Moonstone Studs Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a pair of 14K yellow gold pavé diamond and rainbow moonstone drop earrings, blending minimalist sophistication with celestial charm Details; Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gros...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real Pear Zambian Emerald Gemstone Earrings Marquise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone types Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.6 Carat Emerald 4.65 Carat Coral 0.45 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Coral Wt. :- 4.65 Ct. Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone types Custom shapes, sizes, and settin...
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,513Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 6.33 TCW Blue Gemstone Diamond 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details:- Item Code :- SEE-1802 (14k) Gross Wet. :- 3.87 gm 14k Gold Wet. :- 2.61 gm Diamond Wet. :- 0.95 Ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Processed Stone Wet. :- 5...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,163Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 6.33 TCW Blue Gemstone Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details:- Item Code :- SEE-1802 Gross Wet. :- 4.54 gm 18k Gold Wet. :- 3.27 gm Diamond Wet. :- 0.95 Ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Processed Stone Wet. :- 5.38 Ct...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90ct Diamond Baguette Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold by Meghna
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight :- 4.20 gm 14k White Gold Weight :- 4.02 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.90 ct. Earrings Length :- 18 mm Earrings Width :- 11.5 mm
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,582Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 14K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✨ Customization Available We offer full customization services to bring your vision to life.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✨ Customization Available We offer full customization services to bring your vision to life.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Town Diamond Stud Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural G/Si Diamond Earring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details; Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 2.319 grm Gold Wt: 2.13 grm Diamond Wt ; 0.89 ct Earring Size: 18 MM Silhouette & Structure: An open-circle, forward-facing C-hoop layout t...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,268Sale Price / set|20% Off
HRD Certified 11.12ct Zambian Emerald 2ct SI/H Diamond Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
$30,332Sale Price / set|20% Off
HRD Certified 11.12ct Zambian Emerald 2ct SI/H Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,227Sale Price / set|20% Off
5.81 Carat Zambian Emerald SI/HI Diamond Starburst Halo Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✨ Customization Available We offer full customization services to bring your vision to life.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Pear Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Wedding 4.74 Ctw
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. These exquisite emerald and diamond cluster stud earrings capture botanical brilliance with vibrant sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.81Ct Emerald SI/HI Diamond Starburst Halo Stud Earrings Wedding 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✨ Customization Available We offer full customization services to bring your vision to life.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,260Sale Price / set|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Gemstone Dangle Earrings SI/H Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diana M. Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious French Emerald Earrings. 18 Ct. of Natural cabochon Colombian Emeralds with 15.00 Ct. round and cushion shaped diamonds, European Cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Flower sleeper Earrings – Victorian Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped ornam...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Arizona Turquoise SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Stud Earrings by Meghna Jewels, 0.91ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight :- 16.06 gm 14k Rose Gold Weight :- 15.75 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.64 ct. Emerald Weight :- 0.91 ct. Earrings Size :- 18 mm
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
60 Ct African Amethyst Tennis Necklace with Earrings Sterling Silver 18 Inch
Located in Jaipur, IN
Add a touch of regal color to your fine jewelry collection with this elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural African Amethyst Tennis Necklace and Earrings Set, featuring approximately 60...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
50 Ct Aquamarine Tennis Necklace with Earrings 925 Sterling Silver 18 Inches
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Aquamarine Tennis Necklace and Matching Drop Earrings Set, featuring approximately 50 carats of nat...
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
101 Ct Aquamarine Tennis Necklace with Earrings 925 Sterling Silver 18 Inches
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite 925 Sterling Silver Natural Aquamarine Tennis Necklace and Matching Drop Earrings Set, featuring approximately 101 carats of natural aq...
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Silvorra 100.3 CT Aquamarine Silver Necklace & Earring Set, 18 Inch Tennis Style
Located in New York, NY
This stunning jewelry set features 100.32 carats of natural oval cut aquamarines prong set in 925 sterling silver. This matching set includes an 18 inch tennis necklace and a pair of...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
72 Ct Red Garnet Tennis Necklace With Earrings Sterling Silver Necklace 18 Inch
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Mozambique Garnet Tennis Necklace and Earrings Set, featuring approximately 72 carats of natural Mo...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
105 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz Tennis Necklace with Earrings Sterling Silver 18 Inches
Located in Jaipur, IN
Add a captivating touch of color to your fine jewelry collection with this elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Tennis Necklace and Earrings Set. Featuring approximat...
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
176CT Large Bead Emerald & 27 Ct Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
176CT Large Bead Emerald & 27 Ct Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite in 18 Karat white gold This spectacular Bridal set consisting of approximately 176 Ct of very lar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
60 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz Tennis Necklace with Earrings Sterling Silver 18 Inches
Located in Jaipur, IN
Bring a refreshing touch of color and timeless sophistication to your fine jewelry collection with this elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Tennis Necklace and Earri...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
18 kt. Pink & White Gold SET Necklace & Earrings Cognac & White 9.44 Ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Pink and white gold SET Necklace and Earrings with Cognac & White Diamonds Necklace: Diamonds: cognac and white diamonds together 7.45 ct.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, White 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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