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Silver Ball Tunnel Earring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:19gms, Size: 8-18 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Silver

18k Gold Balls Tunnel Earring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:28.20g, Size: 8-18 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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18k Gold

Heavy Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
SI:416.950g,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Pave Diamond Ball Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A pave diamond ball made in 18k gold and silver is a piece of jewelry that features a ball-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pave Champagne Diamond Ball Tunnel Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
your jewelry collection. 18kt:1.85g, Diamond:5.26ct, Silver:6.82g, Size: 8-12 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

32.64ct Natural Lapis & Chrysophase Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:12.22g,D:2.15ct, Chrysophase:17.86ct,Lapis:12.63ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.712g,D:6.03ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vivid Appetite Stud Earrings Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.38gms, Apetite:2.15Cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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18k Gold

2.36ct Minimal Diamond Studs Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold:3.208g, Diamond:2.360ct,,,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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18k Gold

Carved Face Shell cameo Motif With Diamonds Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:14.63g, Diamond:1.84ct, SHELL CAMEO:14ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Pave Diamond Oval Disc Pendant Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:2.12ct, Silver:10.56g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver

Butterfly Pendant Chain Necklace In Topaz Gemstones Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
SI:15.940g, TOPAZ:13.18ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Silver

Pave Diamond Round Disc Pendant Rope Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:3.16ct,SI:18.43g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver

Pave Diamond Ball Pendant
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:5.98ct, Size-18mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

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Diamond

Will Protect You Forever Pendant With Pave Diamonds Made In 14K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.677g,D:0.12ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.818g,D:2.06ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.67g,D:2.81ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Micro Pave Black Diamond Bangle Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:2.83ct,SI:22.432g,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Black Diamond, Silver

Multo Colored Enamel Bangle With Diamonds Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.641g,D:1.52ct,SI:29.849g, Meena:0.55g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Cushion Shaped Ice Diamond Designer Pendant With Pave Diamonds In 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.9g,D:4.51ct,,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Native Style Carved Green & Black Onyx Beaded Necklace with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
glittering diamonds for a touch of elegance . Upgrade your jewelry collection today with this one-of-a-kind
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Natural Shaped Two Tier Ice Diamond Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:11.14g, Diamond:8.13ct"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Nuggets Shaped Diamond Dangle Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.89gms, D:0.50cts, Slv:24.98gms,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Italian Turquoise Beads & Blue Diamonds Ball Necklace Made in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:12.13g, Diamond:8.15ct, Turquoise:
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Cushion Shaped Ice Diamond Minimal Pendant With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.522g,D:1.84ct,size-21X11 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Pave Diamonds Bangle in 14k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Perfect to stack with you vintage jewelry collection this pave diamond bangle in Gold and Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Pave Diamonds Bangle in 14k Gold and Silver
Pave Diamonds Bangle in 14k Gold and Silver
H 0.79 in W 2.88 in L 2.41 in
Evil Eye Beaded Macrame Bracelet With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:9.63g, Diamond:0.48ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Flower Shaped Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:10.28ct, Silver:21.67gms
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Pave Diamond Heavy Chunky Chain In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:0.65g, Diamond:46.8ct "
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Silver Link Macrame Bracelet Accented With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver;29.43g Diamond:15.96ct Free Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Nugget Shaped Pave Diamond Tunnel Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:5.08g, Diamond:2.45ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Silver

Multicolor Pave Diamonds Balls Macrame Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:13.56g, Diamond:11.50ct Dimaond Bead Size-10-11 mm Length-178mm+
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.13g, Diamond:8.06ct, Silver:7.32g Size: 8-14 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Fancy Pave Diamond Ball Macrame Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:20.77g, Diamond:12.78ct Diamond Ball bead Size-11-12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Black & Brown Pave Diamonds Macrame Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:19.63g, Diamond:13.05ct length- 178mm+ Diamond Bead Size-12.10mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Made In 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.994g,D:1.87ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis & Rose Cut Diamond Ball Beaded Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:13.63g, Diamond:1.77 LAPIS: 333cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Black Pave Diamonds Ball Earrings with Chain
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:8.01g, Diamond:4.04ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Silver

Ice Diamond Studs Earrings With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.67gm,D:2.67ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Moonstone Hoop Earrings with Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"Silver:17.54g, Diamond:4.68ct, Moontone:1.2ct"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Silver

Blue Zirconia & Diamond Halo Studs Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.056g,D:2.270ct, ,BLUE ZIRCON:7.100ct,,,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Blackened Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.08g,D:4.15ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14 k Blackened Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:7.032g,D:2.89ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.940g,D:0.45ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Multi Shaped & Multi Color Multi Sapphire Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with these captivating Multi Sapphire Earrings. Expertly crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chain Bracelet with Beaded Micro Pave Red Diamond Balls
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:13.66g, Diamond:6.98ct, Length:10-12mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Chain Bracelet with Beaded Micro Pave Green Diamond Balls
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:11.56g, Diamond:6.84ct, Diamoer-9-10 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Silver

Brown Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
materials to create a unique and sophisticated piece of jewelry. The earrings feature a round ball shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Tourmaline Necklace Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:28.72g, Tour:102.15ct, 406 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Tsavorite Tennis Bracelet Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Oval Shaped Tsavorite Tennis Bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in luxurious 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.836g,D:0.22ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Pendant With Emerald & Pearl Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.950g,D:0.37ct, EMERALD:0.68ct,PEARL:1.50ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Carved Tanzanite & Pave Diamonds Bangle Made In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:15.8g,D:19.47ct,Slv:48.36gm, Tanzanite:31.06ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Rosecut Diamonds & Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Bangle With Ruby Eyes In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:12.07gD:11.23ct RUBY:0.02Cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Lapis Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.945g,D:0.40ct, Lapi:34.75ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Diamond Designer Open Ring in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty and super modern looking designer pear shape diamond Open Ring in 18K White Gold is for those power house ladies,, who are always thing out of the box. Ring size: 7 ( ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yin Yang Charm Pendant With Mothers Of Pearl & Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.052g,D:0.59ct, Mop:9.27ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Lapis Minimal Stud Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:7.23g, Blue LAPIS:
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Feather Ring With Pave Diamond & Sapphire Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
,D:1.93cts,slv:12.62gms, Sapphire:3.73cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Silver

Sapphire and Diamonds Hearts Clover Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.869g,D:0.85ct, Sapp:0.21ct,Enam:0.03g,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

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Artisan Jewelry Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the artisan jewelry nyc you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our artisan jewelry nyc for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Artisan Jewelry Nyc?

On average, an artisan jewelry nyc at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Artisan NYC for sale on 1stDibs

Specializing in modern jewelry designs with an antique twist, Artisan NYC seeks to create collectible pieces that not only exquisitely complement evening formalwear but are also wearable works of art.  

Based in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Artisan NYC’s jewelers work with metals such as silver and 18-karat gold to create uniquely beautiful designs. Although many of the house’s handcrafted dangle earrings and drop earrings, cocktail rings, bangles and necklaces feature fine diamonds and traditional precious gems such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, Artisan NYC’s team works with onyx, amber and moonstones in the meticulous creation of chandelier earrings, while geodes might feature in the brand’s stud earrings and solitaire rings. Their popular beaded bracelets are also made with a variety of unlikely materials such as labradorite, amazonite and hematite.

Vibrant enameling and intricate metalwork are also characteristics of Artisan NYC’s collection — the house offers Art Deco-inspired costume jewelry crafted in Bakelite, while their All Around the World cuff bracelet, which is adorned with a sparkling array of pavé diamonds and sapphires, depicts iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.   

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Artisan NYC earrings, rings and bracelets.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.