14K White Gold Heart Stud Earrings with 0.08ct Diamonds, Modern Design
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxle 2.66 Cttw. Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
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40 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7.5"
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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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Luxle 14k Gold 1/5 Carat T.W. Diamond Heart & "Peace" Mismatch Stud Earrings
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Victorian 200.54cttw Natutal Emerald and Opal Bracelet
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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 35.11 Cttw Natural Emerald, Tanzanite, and Diamond Interlink Bracelet
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Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18.31 Cttw Natural Ruby, Pink Sapphire/Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
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Victorian 27.5ct. T.W. London Blue Topaz Circle Drop Earrings
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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 5.7 Cttw Natural Baroque Pearl and Diamond Necklace
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Luxle 0.11 Cttw Natural Diamonds in 14K White Gold Necklace
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Luxle 14K White Gold Diamond Link Band Ring, 0.25ct, Size 8
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7 Ct Natural Pear Shape Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold 7"
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Emerald, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 11.03 Cttw Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Earring In 18K/SS
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gemistry Victorian 14.19 Carat T.W Diamond and Emerald Lariat Necklace
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Luxle 0.65 Cttw Natural Diamond Chevron Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
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3.1mm Akoya Japanies Pearl multi Strand Bracelet, 14KWG Diamond Clasp, 8 Inch
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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
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SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry 3.90 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Kt Yellow Gold 31.5 Gm Dangling Earrings, 4 hoop Flower Earring
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Luxle .25 Cttw Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18 Karat White Gold 2.13 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Cocktail Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
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8mm Akoya Japanies Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, 18K White Gold & Diamond
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Luxle Round and Baguette Diamond Split Shank Band Ring in 14k White Gold
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Luxle .33 Cttw Natural Diamond Split Shank Band Ring Size 7 in 14k White Gold
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12 Ct Natural Pear Shape Tsavorite Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7"
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Emerald, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
12 Ct Natural Pear Shape Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7"
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Mid Century Vintage Italian Paolo Buffa Rosewood Dining Table Set Chairs 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Dublin, Ireland
The Table with a starburst marquetry top and central brass star all raised on tapering colomn with 4 splayed legs.
Brass
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Natural 2.50 Carat Diamond Pave Dangle Earrings 14k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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18 Karat White Gold Pear Marquise Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Pear Marquise Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
25 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7.5"
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Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Heart Pendant Necklace 18KWG 0.34 CT, +Certificate
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Floret Pave Set 30 Ct Diamond , VS1, E Color, Cluster Necklace In Platinum, 15"
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16 Ct T.W. Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Tassel Necklace with Pearls in 18k/925
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Victorian 3.87 Cttw. Natural Tanzanite and Pink Sapphire Floral Pendant Necklace
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Earring in 18K Gold
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 22.1 Carat T.W Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
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Victorian 56.40 Cttw Natural Diamond/London Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings In 18K/SS
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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
39 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each , 10 Carat Tennis Bracelet in 18 K White Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow & White gold 5.8 Gm, 7 inch long, Two Tone BALL Bracelet
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.25 Cttw Natural Diamond, Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
12.5 mm Round Golden Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings 18 K White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Yellow , White & Rose Tri Color Oval Bangle Set in 14 Karat Gold 36.3Gm
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Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cuban Link 24 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Solid Bracelet, 73 Gm, Unisex , 8 INCH
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24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 24K Solid Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain, 79.1 Gm , 24" Long Made in Turkey
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14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, 0.55ct Round Diamonds, New
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Natural Rose Gold Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
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Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
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2 Ct Sapphire & 1.2 Ct Diamond Necklace/ Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
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$14,164
Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
The saturated colors of the broiling desert against the piercing blue of the clear sky or the cool palette of an intimate black-and-white portrait, Michel Comte can do it all. The Sw...
Silver Gelatin
Victorian 15Cttw. Emerald, Opal and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring in 18k/925
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Victorian 133 Cttw. Ruby and Blue Sapphire Station Bracelet
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Gisele Bündchen - Nude Portrait with Jewelry, fine art photography, 1999
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
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Archival Pigment
Delicate BALL Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow gold 5.0 Gm, 7 inch long
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Nigaam 0.90 Cttw Natural Diamond Bolo Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gemistry Victorian 12.83 Cttw Natural Diamond and Emerald Earrings In 18K/SS
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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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