1.76ct Diamond 1.33ct Ruby Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing pair of platinum dangling earrings. The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.76ct. The color of the diamonds is F-G with VS2 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Bold and sophisticated, these striking hoop earrings are crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 10....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,410Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 1.4 Ct Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, Ruby Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Ruby Earrings with Diamonds in 18K gold. Embr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,860Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Art Deco Style Inspired Earrings w/ Diamonds and Rubies in 14k Rose Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style inspired earrings with beautiful red rubies and round cut diamonds crafted in 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.10 Carat Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,053Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,744Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ruby, Diamond & Black Enamel Hoop Earrings, 3.19ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco-style hoop earrings feature 3.19 carats of natural oval rubies, set in 14K white gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Earrings in Platinum Crafted in platinum, these striking earrings feature richly colored emerald-cut synthetic rubies framed by a geometric halo of...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco ruby earrings 14KT white gold natural ruby earrings asscher cut ruby
Located in Boca Raton, FL
They are modern with Art Deco feel to them. 14KT gold (stamped 585) Rubies are about 4.5mm.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Drop Coomi Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi designs the bold and radiant Art Deco style and Mosaic Ruby Drop earrings from the Luminosity Collection.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D. platinum earrings featuring 2.02 and 2.05 carats oval-cut ruby center stones accented with 0.65 carats of diamonds and 1.15 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
Sophia D. 11.61 Carat Ruby and 17.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D. earrings set in platinum with 11.61 carat ruby and 17.01 carat diamond set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby shines at the center, radiating rich, passionate color. Surrounding it, a geometric frame inspired by delicate floral motifs adds intricate detail and timeless s...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$2,621Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.60 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
0.98 Carat Mozambique Rubies Stud Earrings Diamonds and 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These bright 18K gold earrings are made in INDIA. They feature a stud closure and each earrings consist of one Emerald cut ruby red in the Centre and on top smaller brilliant cut w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Deco Style Earrings Heart-Shaped Ruby Diamonds Onyx
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted by Rossella Ugolini, these exquisite Deco style earrings in 18K Yellow Gold are an alluring display of elegance. The design features a heart-shaped Ruby on the lobe, pai...
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 1.40 Ct Natural Ruby 1.10 Ct Diamond Target Studs
Located in Napoli, IT
Catching Beauty Beautiful high quality, much more than average are these lovely hexagonal shaped target design stud earrings Hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 KT white and yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,119Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold "Moon" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Y...
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1.57 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art Deco-inspired earrings by Rewa Jewels feature 4.88 carats of hand-cut rubies, set using an invisible setting, and 1.69 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,217Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
5.10 Carat Mozambique Ruby 5.38 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These exquisite Art Deco ruby and diamond earrings are a glamorous and meaningful choice.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gems Are Forever 5 Carat Ruby and Pave Diamond Earrings
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
These refined and glamorous drop earrings are designed to captivate with their bold yet delicate beauty. Each earring features two deep red oval rubies, totaling approximately 5 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Drop Vintage Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings. Hand crafted in Platinum and Hand set with 1.15tcw Old European and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and .75tcw Rubies. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.55 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 6.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Whimsical 14KT Gold Bee Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of playful elegance to your collection with these enchanting bee-inspired stud earrings. Meticulously crafted in 14KT gold, these studs celebrate the delicate beauty of n...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.47 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
11.47 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style This Victorian style scarlet red ruby and diamond long earring is sensational. The bottom teardrop is form...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$6,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
0.845Ct Burma unheated Ruby and Natural diamond 2 ways stud earring
Located in Singapore, SG
Rubies that are completely untreated are worth far more than those that have been treated. Geographical origin also has a major impact on price. The rubies are from Burma and comple...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Ruby Drop and Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Drop and Dangle earrings with diamonds to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring pear cut gemstone. Ruby improves mental st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby White Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Total 2.39Ct Unheated Burma Ruby and Natural diamond Hoop and Drop Earring
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. Features : Main Gemstone - Ruby ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings 61.84 Carats 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Vivid natural rubies cascade through an expansive chandelier silhouette, accented by brilliant white diamonds that introduce contrast and luminosity. The composition balances color, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Spinel & Diamond Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Two bright Red Spinels totaling 1.14 carats take center stage in these Art Deco style earrings along with round brilliant and baguette Diamonds totaling 0.31 carat.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant vintage stud earrings, crafted in 18ct white gold with an Art Deco inspired design.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Style Genuine Ruby 14k Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A nice pair of Art Deco style earrings, the upper part with 2 oval Ruby cabochons that support 2 elements in white gold, diamonds and black enamel, while the lower parts are composed...
$1,685Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Green Emerald & Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 12 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Clover Cluster Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby set on 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Earrings in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.4 Carat Diamond Ruby Earrings 8K Gold
These earrings center 2.20 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 3.4 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 5.6 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Earrings in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.6 Carat Diamond Ruby Earrings 8K Gold
These earrings center 4.00 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 5.6 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Necklace with 24.50ct Rubies & 6.70ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds necklace, in Art Decò design, so elegant and refined design. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color on your look. Magnificent neckl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.28 carats, Cabochon Emerald 0.77 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 6.98 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D 8.77 Carat Ruby and 6.79 Carat Diamond Detachable Platinum Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed platinum earrings by Sophia D that features round rubies with total weight of 8.77 carats and together with marquise diamonds in between and surrounding round di...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Multi Cut Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The articulated drop is designed with alternating square, round, and baguette diamond segments that lend the earrings a graceful sense of movement and classic Art Deco inspiration.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
$1,965Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby Gemstone and Halo Diamond Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Marquise Cut Ruby Stud Earrings with Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.65ct Baguette Ruby, Emerald, Ruby & 0.02ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking pair of contemporary huggie hoop earrings showcasing a harmonious quartet of colored baguette gemstones. Each stone is meticulously selected for saturation and clarity, th...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamonds Earrings 14K Gold Retro Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Ruby Diamonds Earrings 14K Gold Retro Vintage These earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold. Each earring is set with 12 diamonds. Two bigger old cut diamonds (high cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Rock Crystal Round Carved Drops
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic and totally handmade Art Deco Style Earrings the tops are 2 round black onix of 10 mm in diameter with small ruby round cabochons in the center,middle part in white ...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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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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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.