Gemistry Victorian 10.55 Carat T.W. Diamond and Tsavorite Cube Stud Earrings
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The Dreamer Play Table – Handcrafted Marquetry Table with Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
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Luxle 14k Yellow Gold 1/4 Carat T.W. Diamond Teardrop Hoop Earrings
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Gemistry 1.7 Ct. Oval Ruby & Diamond Split Shank Solitaire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
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Natural Ruby Gemstone Earrings SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
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Natural 4.85 Ct. Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
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Victorian 8.94cttw. Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop Cluster Ring
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12 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
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Vintage uniform Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp
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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.61 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Shape Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 5.23 Carat Ruby Gemstone 2 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
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10.16 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.13 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Croisillon BLUE Paillonne Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
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18k Gold, Enamel
Emilio Jewelry Certified 4.24 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Ring total weight: 4.24ct Ring dimensions: 9.55mm length X 15mm total frontage (including side stones) Includes Gemstone Report by C.Dunaigre *Complimentary resizing service Our br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.89ctw SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ear Climbers Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
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2.89ctw SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ear Climbers Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
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9.02 Carat Emerald 0.64 Carat SI/H Baguette Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
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5 Ct Emerald & 3.50 Ct Diamond Engagement Ring 10k White Gold May Birthstone
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Victorian 25.05 Carat T.W Tanzanite & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold, Silver
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GIA Certified 1.0 Carat, solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring , GH color , VS2
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30 Carat Natural Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold 7"
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7.40 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Cut Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18k Solid White Gold
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13 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
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Gemistry 1.3 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Halo Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Solitaire Round Pear Diamond Ring 18 Kt White Gold
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13 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
13.36ct Zambian Emerald 2.40 ct SI/H Diamond Round Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
13.36ct Zambian Emerald 2.40ct SI/H Diamond Round Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Cut Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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21 Carat Emerald 1.6 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 10.61 Cttw Natural Ruby/Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18K/SS
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 9.36 Cttw Natural Citrine and Diamond Necklace In 18K/SS
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Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Ruby/Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
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Gemistry, Victorian 35.58 Carat T.W. Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Drop Earrings
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20 Ct Oval shaped Emerald bezel set Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold, 21GM, 7" Long
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace, 22 Inch Long
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Heart Stud Earrings with 0.08ct Diamonds, Modern Design
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 4.2 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Vintage
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & 2.2 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 8.35ct T.W Morganite, Topaz, White Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 21.70 Cttw Pink Tourmaline, Ethiopian Opal/Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
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Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14.16 TCW Real Zambian Emerald H/SI Round Diamond 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.0 Carat, 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat White Gold Ring Estate
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18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18.31 Cttw Natural Ruby, Pink Sapphire/Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
A Gold satin ball gown embroidered by Norman Hartnell – England Circa 1965
By Norman Hartnell
Located in Toulon, FR
He was much sought after by numerous icons of the stage and screen, such as West End actress Evelyn Lane and film star Marlene Dietrich. All of Hartnell’s designs had a theatrical fl...
152 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst & 10 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14KW Gold + Chain
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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
102 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst & 5.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14KY Gold + Chain
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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Circular Pin in 18 Kt Yellow Gold , Estate
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real 0.80 Carat SI Clarity H Color Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MARCHESA NOTTE blush pink glitter tulle black velvet bow tea length gown US2 S
By Marchesa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARCHESA NOTTE blush pink glitter tulle black velvet bow tea length gown US2 S Reference: LACG/A00515 Brand: Marchesa Collection: Notte Material: Polyester Color: Nude, Black Pattern...
11 MM Tahitian Black Pearl Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
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South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace Length 17" , 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemistry Victorian 14.19 Carat T.W Diamond and Emerald Lariat Necklace
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Victorian 11.03 Cttw Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Earring In 18K/SS
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27 Carat Natural Emerald Tennis Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 16GM, 7 Inch
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Emerald, 14k 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.
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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.
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