Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 0.90 carat Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 10.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rubies Diamonds and Multi Color Sapphires Earring Pair in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of beautiful earrings with Rubies Diamonds and Multi Color Sapphire set in 18K Gold. It sits on the ear as a stud with a hanging Ruby Oval. The Sapphire are set in slightly Bl...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 18K White Gold Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Elephant Stud Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Playful yet beautiful, these elephant stud earrings are crafted in 4.56 grams of 18K white gold and feature 0.64 carats of princess-cut rubies, 0.10 carats of blue sapphires, and spa...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Cut Ruby and Diamond Ferris Wheel Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings feature French Cut Rubies arranged like spokes around central diamonds, creating a distinctive Ferris Wheel-inspired design with elegant symmetry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$19,320Sale Price|30% Off
53.50 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Earring in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. A poetic ode to nature’s beauty, these exceptional earrings bloom with artistry and color. Featuring 53.50 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Timeless elegance meets bold Art Deco design in this jewelry set, featuring a matching pendant and drop earrings.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.93 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.93 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
These earrings center 2.54 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 2.93...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
These earrings center 2.80 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 3.15...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 6.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
These earrings center 5.62 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 6.02...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 3.82 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
These earrings center 3.52 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 3.82...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.65 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
These earrings center 5.00 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 5.65...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular pair of Boucheron ruby and diamond earrings, featuring a convertible “day to night” design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 11.22ct Squared Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
These striking 18k gold geometric bar earrings showcase a masterful blend of bold structure, vivid color, and meticulous craftsmanship. At the center of each earring is a seamless pa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 8.36 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.36 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
These earrings center 7.20 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 8.36...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Rose Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Diamond & Ruby Antique Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
When worn, the black enamel forms a beautiful contrast, which makes the diamonds and ruby stand out even more. These Art-Deco style earrings bring class and color. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.32 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Total Weight: 3.40 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings In 14K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Command attention with these striking Ruby and Diamond Statement Earrings. Blending bold modern geometry with vintage-inspired craftsmanship, these oversized drops feature a large, s...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Ralph Masri Andromeda 18kt White Gold Diamond Ruby Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Captivating 18kt white gold diamond (1ct) and ruby (1.5cts) earrings from Ralph Masri's Andromeda collection, inspired by the stars, galaxies and constellations. Push backs for pier...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings Rose Gold Carved Drop Translucent White Jade with Ruby and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Earrings Rose Gold Carved Drop Translucent White Jade with Ruby and Diamonds. The Live Tradition of Jadeite in a Contemporary Italian Design. Tradition in Carved Jadeite, s...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Mini Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,100Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 10.00ct Natural Rubies and 3.60ct Diamonds 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of these rare earrings by Top Crown Jewelry, where pure luxury takes centre stage. A mesmerizing 10 carats of round-cut Burma rubies, displa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated in 14K Yellow Gold. Unleash your wild side, with our wildlife collection. Featurin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Round Cut Ruby Earrings. 0.10ct Diamond Earring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Rubies Ruby Weight: 0.50 Carats Ruby Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carats Stone Setting: Prong-Set Rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$177Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lotus Inspired Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings for Valentine's Day Gift in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Lotus Inspired Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earri...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
5.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian period immersive art-deco style wine red ruby and diamond long feathery earring is glorious.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style 14K Solid White Gold Diamonds Black Onyx Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Classic Art Deci earrings in solid 14 k white gold with 4 Diamonds and 2 small Onyx cylinders, the bottom part is composed of 2 Jade plain ro...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by Art Deco design, these Ruby Diamond Earrings combine refined craftsmanship with timeless beauty for collectors and special occasions.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$11,210Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Emerald Ruby and Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Dangle earrings with diamonds to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone. If yo...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Earring Certified 1.00ctw Burma Ruby 925 Sterling Silver Earring
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( 399 ) ------------------------------------------------- - Silver Purity: 925 Sterling Silver ---------------------------...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$3,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified Genuine Ruby and Halo Diamond Wedding Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Genuine Ruby and Halo Diamond Wedding Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Interchangeable earring diamond set which is accompanied with a timeless triple halo diamond ring. Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,630Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.45 CTW Natural Deep Red Ruby and Diamond Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Deep Red Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,930Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Mom Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ruby Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Slice Earrings with Ruby & Diamond Accents
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the beauty of nature’s artistry with these 18KT gold earrings, weighing 4.968g. Each earring showcases a natural 10.01ct watermelon tourmaline slice, cherished for its soft p...
Ruby, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
$7,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Solid 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring octagon cut gemstone. Ruby improves mental strength. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$15,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
50.5 Carat Mixed Cut Ruby and Diamond Dangle and Drop Earrings in 18K White 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 mixed cut gemstone. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby Baguette & Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings 18KT Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Exude vibrant sophistication with these stunning 18KT rose gold starburst stud earrings. Featuring a sparkling round-cut diamond at the center, each piece radiates outward with taper...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,968Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage-Style Ruby and Halo Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature vibrant oval-cut rubies totaling 3.85 carats. Each ruby is encircled by a delicate scalloped...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Diamond 1.02 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Style White Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you love red, you're sure going to love these! At the center of each earring is a rich red ruby weighing approximately 0.74ct each (1.48cttw) surrounded by a halo of fine white na...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Diamond and 6.93ct Ruby Pushback Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Pushback Stud Earrings in 14K gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of earrings suitable for any occasion to complete your outfit. Ruby gemstone brings po...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.37 Carat Ruby Wedding Earrings and Diamonds Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ruby Wedding Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold with Diamonds to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone. If y...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$327Sale Price / set|50% Off
Red Ruby and Diamond Paisley Shape Stud Earrings in 925 Silver Gift for Fiance
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby and Diamond Paisley Shape Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earring...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.09 carats, Ruby 1.45 carats, Emerald 2.23 carats, Emerald 1.22 carats and Diamond 1.25 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Peony Floral Round Diamond 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With a gorgeous design that includes a ruby center with diamond and ruby petals of peony flower design, this art-deco style earrings are ready to bloom on you.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$16,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Floral 30.42 Ct Ruby and Diamond Earrings with Dangling Pearl
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, pearl and diamond dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval and round cut gemstone. If you love to gr...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 1.41cts Ruby & 0.08cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k 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 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural 7.37cts Ruby & 0.60cts Diamond Stud 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 gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 5.6Cts Ruby & 1.44cts Diamond Dangle 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 gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 2.43cts Ruby & 0.7cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k 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 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural 2.94cts Ruby & 0.47cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k 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 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural 6.12cts Ruby & 1.65cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k 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 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Vintage Style 18K Rose Gold Huggie Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sparkling with light to rival the season of celebration round ruby and diamonds in Art Deco inspired settings giving these rose gold hoops timeless appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$703Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Mother of Pearl Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This pair of estate earrings, an Art Deco design, centers on a 1.25-carat diamond in a round brilliant cut for lively, classic sparkle.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterli...
$8,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Dangle Earrings with Diamond and Black Enamel in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and black enameled Diamonds Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring octagon and mix cut gemstone. If you ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Gold
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.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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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.