Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-111411 * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Emerald-Cut Halo Drop * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 9.85 Grams * Gross Weight: 12.93 Grams * Natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,400Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Diamond 3.07cts & Emerald 5.08cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These elegant natural diamond and emerald earrings in 18-carat gold are a perfect fusion of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings, Contemporary
Located in Great Neck, NY
A true statement piece, ideal for collectors of avant-garde, high-end designer jewelry, red-carpet events, gallery evenings, or anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind emerald earring with un...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 18k Gold Zambian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, STUD-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Green Emerald Diamond Halo Stud 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold 0.82 cts G/VS Diamonds 9.12 cts CTW Emeralds Emerald Color - Medium Mysterious Green with Lighter Hues, Especially in Light
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Zambian 16.17ct Emerald & 1.82ct Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ZAMB...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$16,500 / set
Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
All items manufactured by us are handmade and can be customized or redesigned. Composition Earring Size 1.0 inch Gross Weight:- 9.69 gram 18k Gold Weight:- 8.78 gram Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
0.62 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Classic 18k white gold dangle earrings set with 2 emerald cut Diamonds weighing 0.62 carats total.
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18 K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Dangle Earclips Diamonds Ruby Emerald Pendants
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant earclips in 18 K yellow Gold designed as a ribbon bow, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds totalling ca. 3.80 ct, each suspending a detachable, interchangeable pendant with...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85cts Emerald & Diamond 0.25cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Earrings with 6.00ct Zambian Emeralds & 3.40ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of class and charm on your look, and elevate your style. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds of 6,00, spectacular vivid color, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Gold Emerald 1.82ct & Diamond 0.73ct Dangle Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Gold Emerald 5.67ct & Diamond 2.49ct Dangle Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Gold Chandelier Earrings with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of class and grace on your look . Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cut, spectacular vibrant color , extra fine ...
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Emerald Cut Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hoop earrings in 18K White Gold 1.5 inches diameter 50 stones Emerald VVS1 Shape Diamonds 0.15ct each stone TCW:7.70ct TCW pave: 0.26ct
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18K Gold Diamond 0.30ct Emerald Stud Earrings, New Creation
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and EMERALD.
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18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings, 10.36ct & 2.72ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Designer 18K Gold Emerald 7.65ct & Diamond 0.10ct Halo Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18K GOLD and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds & EMERALD.
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Magnificent 27.75 Carat Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate yourself with these lovely sparkly dangle drop earrings, perfect for special occasions. These earrings are crafted in solid 18k white gold, displaying two genuine emerald-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Emerald & Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Moreover , they can be passed down as family heirlooms, preserving their legacy for generation to come and proving a tangible connection to history. Magnificent earrings come in 18k ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold, 4.35ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond...
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Statement Emerald 17.22cts Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant statement drop earrings, these 18K gold bridal cocktail earrings feature pear-shaped Genuine vivid Green emerald cabochon framed by a double halo of brilliant round diamonds.
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Vintage-Inspired Emerald Diamond Earrings, 18K White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage-inspired emerald diamond earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and weigh 18.5 grams.
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$501Sale Price / item|30% Off
18K Emerald 26 Pcs Emerald Stud Earrings Long Bar Studs Delicate Gold Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Emerald Coral Diamond Earrings, 1.75ct, 2.95ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD, ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold, 4.35ct
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 4.35 carats Emerald : 4.02 carats Gold : 9.23 gm( 18k) This is a beautiful earrings with very high quality Colombian emeralds and diamonds ( vsi and G colour Its very h...
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Floral 2.50ct Zambian Emerald Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, FLORAL-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a ZAMBIAN EMERALD gemstone.
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11.26tcw Natural Zambian Emerald Drop / Dangle Earrings Gold 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Drool over these fascinating natural rare genuine dark green emerald dangle statement 18K earrings. Two stunning oval-cut emeralds weighing 3.76tcw showcase a lustrous rich dark gree...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GeoArt Happy Movement Emerald Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Emerald 0.42ct Black Diamond 0.31ct Diamond 0.27ct Earrings 18K Yellow gold 2 pieces with interchangeable functions.
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Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold, 5.85ct Emerald
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a diamond.
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Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 33.03ct 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
High Jewelry Colombian Emerald and Diamond Statement Earrings in 18K White Gold New with tags · Estimated Retail: $227,000 The pinnacle of elegance and rarity, these Colombian emer...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Modern 0.81ct Emerald Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These earrings are crafted in radiant 18-carat gold, beautifully set with emerald gemstones....
Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Constellation Yellow Diamond & Emerald Earrings
By TCE
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Constellation Earrings with 4 Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighting 1.60 carats and 6 Pear Shape Natural Colombian Green Emeralds weighting 1.80 carats
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 1.55 Ct Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 1,55 carats, vibrant gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Onyx & Diamond Earrings, 1.57 ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat YELLOW gold and features a ZAMBIAN EMERALD, black onyx gemstone, and DIAMONDS.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Emerald with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 8.34 carats with Diamond 1.13 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 7.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$6,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Earrings Emerald Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.00 carats Zambian emerald and 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Brazilian Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and refined, these drop earrings are crafted in premium 18-karat white gold, perfect for those seeking an exclusive and timeless piece of jewelry. The sophisticated design co...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Chandelier Earrings by Nikabell with Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and beauty on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 7,50 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 13ct Zambian Emeralds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 13,00 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3.15tcw Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage hoop earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature emeralds totaling approximately 3.15 carats, accented by diamonds totaling approximately 2.96 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Emerald & Diamond Drop 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of emerald and diamond cluster drop earrings, crafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18k Gold Emerald Cts 1.52 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
They feature 2 baguette diamonds (0.03 cts), 6 marquise diamonds (0.22 cts), and 2 princess-cut diamonds (0.05 cts), all framing 4 pear-shaped emeralds totaling 1.52 cts. All craft...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold .55cttw Fine Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Big Bend, WI
A pair of 18K yellow gold genuine earth mined emerald stud earrings with diamond halos.
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18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, 1.48 Ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,808Sale Price|20% Off
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 22.5 mm X Width: 7.5 mm X Height: 3.5 mm 1: Primary ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Articulated Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.24ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These articulated pendant earrings unite calibré-cut emeralds with meticulously pavé-set diamonds in an architectural composition. Their rhythmic movement, refined symmetry and graph...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Modernist Earrings #24303
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified- These elegant 18K yellow gold earrings each feature one emerald cut natural emerald and three round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 7.65CTS Emerald & 0.10CTS Diamond Earring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS EMERALD: 7.65 CTS DIAMOND: 0.10 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 5.24 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view the latest collection. We encoura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
12.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.90 Carats Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add of sophistication and class on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 12,00 carats , vibr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 3.30 Carats Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Zambian Emeralds of 3,30, in perfect cut, vibrant ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 4.40 Carats Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Zambian Emeralds of 4,40 carats, in vib...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, 2.18ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND: 2.18CTS EMERALD: 5.24CTS N. WT: 12.46 GRAMS G. WT: 13.94 GRAMS 18K GOLD We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately r...
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18k Gold Emerald Cts 0.96 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the heart of these earrings rest two octagon-shaped Colombian emeralds (0.96 cts), their lush hue glowing against the warmth of 18k gold (5.86 grams).
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Natural Emerald Hexagon Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace modern geometric luxury with these exquisite natural emerald and diamond drop earrings. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, each earring features a striking hexagonal sliced em...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.90 Zambian Emeralds, 2.80 Ct Diamonds, 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in an adorable flowers design , so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and sophistication...
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Steven Battelle 7.4 Carats Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Slightly irregular 8 x 13 mm and 6 x 10 mm pear-shaped faceted Zambian emeralds are set in organic matte-finish 18K gold bezels and dangle below matching reversed 5 x 8 mm emerald po...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Earrings with 8.00 Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds in perfect oval cabochon cut, of 8.00 carats, and round brilliant cut diamonds of 0,75 carats, F color VS clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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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