$10,900 / item
Antique Style Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18K gold and sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are encrusted with turquoise and 9.98 carats rose cut diamonds with blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Carved 81.34 Carat Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 81.34 carats turquoise, emerald and .44 carats of diamonds. FOL...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Long Drop Ebony Earrings 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Zircon
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long drop Ebony Earrings 18 kt Gold 9,80 gr Turquoise Zircon measure 8cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your...
Turquoise, Zircon, 18k Gold
Bohemian Charm Handcrafted Turquoise and Gray Diamond Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Bohemian charm of Rossella Ugolini's Handcrafted Turquoise and Gray Diamond Earrings. With their natural turquoise beads, elegant gray diamonds, and burnished silver sterlin...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with 6.62 carats turquoise and .83 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the l...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Tagili Signature Teardrop Earrings with Turquoise in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Signature Teardrop Earrings are the perfect combination of 22k gold organic texture and vibrant color of turquoise, effortlessly elevates your mood and style. Timeless, chic and spec...
Turquoise, 22k Gold
$15,500 / item
Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are handmade in 18-karat yellow gold. It is set in 21.38 carats carved turquoise, 1.2 carats blue sapphire and 1.82 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
45.05 Hand Carved Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These earrings are set in 45.05 carats turquoise, 4.41 carats blue sapphire and 2.17-carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Prong Setting Stud Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Design & Artistry The earrings feature two vibrant, high-dome turquoise cabochons, totaling 2.40 grams.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tagili Signature Teardrop Earrings with Turquoise in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Signature Teardrop Earrings are the perfect combination of 22k gold organic texture and vibrant color of turquoise, effortlessly elevates your mood and style. Timeless, chic and spec...
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Hippolyta 14k Yellow Gold Leverback Earrings – .78 ct Turquoise
Located in Greeneville, TN
Fierce. Feminine. Timeless. The Hippolyta Earrings by Mountain Song Jeweler are inspired by legendary strength and natural beauty. Handcrafted in solid 14k yellow gold, these gracefu...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Color Jade Earrings with Diamonds E3267
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Exquisite Blue Jade (turquoise color, treated) earrings with pave diamonds Item # E3267 Materials and Weight Blue Jade 40 carats, 14mm, round shape Pave diamonds .38 car...
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Carved Turquoise Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful piece handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 15.90 carats carved turquoise, 4.88 carats black onyx, 1.00 carats emerald & 1.47 carats of glittering di...
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Marina J. Turquoise, Seed Pearl & Silver Dangle Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Earrings. This pair is made with vibrant Turquoise which are encapsulated between two Silver cups from which a decorative Silver Cup and long strands of Seed Pearl...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Malachite Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold, a precious alloy that enhances the piece with a warm, radiant glow while ensuring lasting durability. The meticulous craftsma...
Malachite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with .58 carats of diamonds, 3.2 carats turquoise and .28 carats emerald. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to v...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karats White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant earring handmade by expert craftsmen in 18K white gold mounted with diamonds, Arizona origin turquoise, onyx and white and blue enamels. The total weight of the earring is 2...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Carved 70.75 Carat Turquoise Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 70.75 carats turquoise and 2.63 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGH...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Chalcedony with Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Delicate yet striking, these vibrant Sleeping Beauty turquoise with soft, luminous Chalcedony, suspended from sparkling diamond posts bring a joyful interplay of color an...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Cat & Mouse 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold Turquoise Cat and Mouse earrings, meticulously made in Italy, are the epitome of artisanal brilliance.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Green Turquoise Dolphin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold an...
Turquoise
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 Karat white gold stud earrings. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with turquoise and diamonds. Diamonds weight 1.07 karat Turquoise weight 4 grams Earrings total weight 20.50 g...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Natural Coral Turquoise 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant 18-karat white gold earrings represent a perfect combination of vibrant red coral and sky-blue turquoise, creating a refined and versatile accessory that adds a touch o...
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Pink Tourmaline Green Gaspeite Statement Earrings, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Experience the allure of luxury with our handcrafted 18k Royal Yellow Gold earrings, meticulously designed by renowned jeweler Lynn Kathyrn Miller of Lynn K Designs. These exquisite ...
Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Onix 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise with Pave Diamonds Cluster Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vivid and strikingly beautiful Sleeping Beauty turquoise, individually wire wrapped creating a cascading cluster, crowned with pave diamond studs for an overall harmoniou...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and visually striking, these refined 18 karat white gold earrings embody a perfect balance of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship, ideal for those seeking a distinctive and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,936Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Brilliant Diamonds Lightning Bolt Minimalist Earrings In 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A Spark of Pure Energy For the woman who is a force of nature, these lightning bolt studs are the perfect luminous signature. Designed to capture the electric energy of a summer stor...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Prong Setting Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined pair of 18-karat yellow gold earrings, a piece of fine jewelry that combines precious materials with high-quality artisanal craftsmanship.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 800 Silver Long Bohemian Chandelier Drop Earrings with Turquoise Paste
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These 22.60-gram vintage chandeliers are a premier acquisition for collectors looking for a unique, stylish touch of color and artisanal silver work. 📊 Item Details (Technical Spec...
Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Pomegranate Enamel Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bright round turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine, famous for its "Robin's Egg" blue gems sit at the center of these handmade drop earrings.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings with Turquoise Flower Jackets, 5.5ct
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful earrings are so versatile; the turquoise jackets can be paired with other stud earrings, and the diamond studs can be worn alone or with other earring jackets! The fl...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Ball with Diamonds Paradizia Earrings E3438
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Playful turquoise balls meet a hint of sparkle in these vibrant earrings, where bold color and delicate diamonds strike the perfect balance. Item# E3438 Materials and We...
14k Gold
Hand Carved 39.64 Carat Turquoise Emerald Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 39.64 carats turquoise, .84 carats emerald and 2.42 carats of dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Natural Turquoise & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold & Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Indulge in the timeless elegance of these 14K yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver earrings, a stunning handcrafted creation that combines the brilliance of antique-cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,200 / item
Turquoise Tsavorite Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 17.21 carats green turquoise, 2.3 carats blue sapphire, 5.86 carats tsavorite and...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Onyx Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 Karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with onyx, turquoise and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.10 karat Turquoise weight 3.80 grams Earrings total w...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Turquoise Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Silver Grain Setting Stud Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and exceptionally elegant, these vintage earrings in 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver are a perfect example of classic jewelry with timeless charm. The combination of prec...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Coral Diamond Grain Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant, refined, and featuring a sophisticated design, these stunning drop earrings in 18-karat yellow gold are a jewel of remarkable charm, beautifully combining delicate colors an...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turkmenistan Green Turquoise Cushion Shape Peridot 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Faceted Peridot measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to...
Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turkmenistan Green Turquoise Cushion Shape Peridot 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Faceted Peridot measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to...
Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Style Turquoise Diamond 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Retro-Style Turquoise & Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings Step back in time with these enchanting retro-style earrings, a faithful reproduction of a classic vintage design. This pair bea...
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$540Sale Price / set|20% Off
Marina J. Turquoise, Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of earrings by Marina J featuring her classic Graduated Tassel Earring design. A solid 14k Yellow Gold chain hangs off a 5mm Studded Cultured Pearl. The chain attaches ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turkmenistan Green Turquoise Cushion Shape Peridot 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Faceted Peridot measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to...
Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Cushion Shape Amethyst Oval Faceted 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top t...
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Tsavorites, Diamonds and Gold and Silver Chandelier Earring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver...
Vintage Natural Turquoise Yellow Citrine 9K Gold Drop Earrings Prong Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant earring is a true celebration of vibrant color and refined craftsmanship, making it a standout addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from luxurious 9-karat yellow ...
Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 40 Carats and Diamond Paradizia Earrings E3266
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Beautiful Sleeping Beauty turquoise drops, each showcasing a unique natural matrix, and accented with 14k yellow gold beads are suspended from rhodium plated sterling sil...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$4,128Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Earrings Tsavorite Turquoise Topaz and Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these elegant dangling earrings that embody timeless beauty. Crafted with topaz, tsavorite, turquoise and diamonds in white gold, these exquisite earrings are designed to ca...
Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Turquoise, White Gold
Genuine Turquoise Cushion Shape Blue Sapphire Cabs 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Blue Sapphire Cabochon measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Turquoise Cushion Shape Blue Sapphire Cabs 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Blue Sapphire Cabochon measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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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.