Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone Crystal and Sapphire Blue Crystal Butterfly Earrings. These gorgeous classic earrings feature Clear Blue sapphire Color Crystals set in Gold tone.
Mixed Metal
14KT Gold London Blue Topaz & Tsavorite Butterfly Halo Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Feature Details Metal 14KT Gold (4.703g) Center Stone London Blue Topaz (7.35ct) Side Stones Tsavorite Garnet (0.33ct) Diamond Weight 0.40ct Design Theme Butte...
Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Gold
$1,563
Butterfly Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant 3 butterflies earrings in 18Kt white gold with little shiny emeralds and blue sapphires and diamonds on the wings.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Topaz Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the delicate grace of butterflies, each earring is adorned with a vibrant blue topaz, reminiscent of a serene sky on a clear day.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k white Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings blue Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of lovely 18 K white Gold Butterfly stud earrings featuring 78 brilliant cut Diamonds weiging 0.67 ct, 108 blue Sapphires weighing 1.95 ct, 4 Tsavorites weiging 0.04 ct.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Butterfly Earrings 2.58 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Topaz: 2.58 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 30 x 11 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Blue Topaz Butterfly Earrings 2.58 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Topaz: 2.58 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 30 x 11 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with 0.72 carats of blue sapphires. Burnished finish. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$399Sale Price|33% Off
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
London Blue Topaz Butterfly Dangle Earrings 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 London Blue Topazes = 2.30 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 29 x 10 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Hand-Engraved Butterfly Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These 14K White Gold Hand-Engraved Agate Butterfly Topaz, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond flutter Earrings are a breathtaking tribute to nature’s elegance, meticulously crafted with an ex...
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Butterfly 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Whimsical yet elegance, these stunning earrings feature butterfly motifs. The bodies of the butterflies are round cut diamonds, and the wings are encrusted with round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Butterfly Motif Blue & White Diamond Pave Stud Earring
Located in Miami, FL
Our butterfly diamond studs feature a push back closure safely securing each earring in place, leave the house worry free and looking great.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Pave & Diamonds Butterfly Sweet 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x1.60x0.30cm Color: 18K White Gold "106 Blue Sapphire 0.84 CT 30 White Diamonds 0.28 CT 18KW 4.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Crystal Haze Butterfly earrings opalescent blue, black diamonds
By Stephen Webster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
From the Crystal Haze collection are these Butterfly Cuff Earrings set with Black Opalescent and Quartz Crystal Haze and Black Diamond Pavé. Come and try them on! Inspired by noctur...
Crystal, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $21, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering Butterfly Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Earrings Feature Gorgeous Colorful B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18karat White Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud butterfly earrings featuring 2 white diamonds weighing totally 0.02 carats and 76 blue sapphires pavé wei...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Butterfly Stud Earrings with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds add a stunning contrast to the blue sapphires.September Birthstone Earring for Women: Blue Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings featuring 0.70 carats of blue sapphires and white diamonds total carats 0.02. Alex Jona jewels...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Agate & Diamonds Butterfly Sweet 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold "4 Blue Agate 4.29 CT 166 White Diamonds 0.64 CT 18KW 7.67 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fantasy J...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Blue Turquoise White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Pure Alhambra feature the classic butterfly design with beaded edges crafted in 18k white gold and set with blue ...
Turquoise, White Gold
18K White Gold Round Cut Blue and White Diamond Butterfly Outline Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18k solid white gold with push-back closure. These earrings are crafted into a gentle butterfly outline, which features two blue diamonds set on the interior.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Butterfly Burgundy Rose Irregular Sky Blue Clear Drop Clip Earring
Located in Wokingham, England
Burgundy Rose Sky Blue Pendant Clear Butterfly Elegant Clip Earrings Very high quality. 100% handmade.
Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Cuff Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. Material: Alloy,...
Gold Plate
Blue Vivid Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle White Pearl Pierced Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pearl Retro Pierced Earrings Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade.
Gold Plate
Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Aqua Blue Sapphire Cuff Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element 100% handmade.
Gold Plate
Blue Vivid Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle White Pearl Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Wear them on casual, prom, holiday... Material: Yarn, Shell, Pearls. Size: 5.5 cm. Weight: 2.2 g. _...
Gold Plate
$5,472Sale Price|44% Off
NWT 9, 949 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Butterfly Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Yellow Gold and 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering Blue Sapphire and Tsavorite Butterfly Diamond Earrings.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,500 / set
Skull Cameo Butterfly Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These beautiful cameo skull earrings are set Ruby, Sapphire and 2.18 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collec...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Butterfly Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Butterfly Dangle Earrings crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1.90 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.70ct. Natural Sapphires & 1.20ct. diamonds dangle butterfly earrings. Sapphires: round cut, transparent & clean clarity. Fully faceted & gorgeous vivid blues Side round diamon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstones & Diamonds Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.60x0.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold "26 Blue Sapphire 0.63 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 128 Green Garnet 2.65 CT 14 Orange Sapphire 0.33 CT 34 Pink Sapphire 0.72 CT 2 To...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
14k Gold Oval Sapphire & Square Ruby Dangle Drop Butterfly Closures Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - 2ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut- Bezel Set - Red Color - 1.8x1.8mm (ap...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Unleash the enchanting beauty of nature with these exquisite Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Stud Earrings. Meticulously crafted, these earrings are a testament to Chop...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Aquamarine Sapphire 18K White Gold Butterfly Drop Earrings, Prong Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These extraordinary butterfly-shaped earrings, masterfully crafted in 18-karat white gold, are a hymn to the beauty and elegance of nature, paired with the mastery of jewelry art.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold butterfly intaglio multicolor rainbow taper baguette circle earrings. "Butterfly in the Garden Earrings." This one of a kind designer piece is inspired by an at...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, M...
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly 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...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly 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...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold "Butterfly" 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,...
Kitty Cat with a Bow Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Butterfly Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Exclusive 18K Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K White Gold Earrings (Matching Ring Avaliable) Diamond 28-0,14 ct Blue Sapphire 24-2,84 ct Weigth 4,92 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,850
Delicate Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings
Located in TRYON, NC
These charming earrings are 14 kt white gold, .38 ct diamonds and blue topaz briolettes dangling from the last butterfly.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,641
Diamond and Sapphire Butterfly Earrings
By Stardust Monte-Carlo
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
A lovely and sparkling pair of sapphire and diamond butterfly stud earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Graff White Gold Princess Butterfly w/ Diamonds and Light Blue Sapphire Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
44 Tapered Baguette Sapphires weighing approx. 0.66 Carats 10 Round Sapphires weighing approx. 0.12 Carats. 214 Round Diamonds weighing approx. 1.02 Carats. Diamond Weight approx. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,700 / set
18k White Gold Blue Tourmaline Studs with 18k Rose Gold Butterfly Jackets
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A pair of 18k white gold studs set with 4.11 total carats of round blue tourmaline, and a pair of 18k rose gold butterfly jackets.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,735
Moira Blue Enamel Butterfly Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira blue butterfly earrings, with light blue, plique à jour, enamel wings, with black veins, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in the thorax, abdomen and wing edges,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,335 / set
Blue Butterfly
Located in Stockholm, SE
Blue Butterfly stay for you. Dangle Earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue and Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14k white gold Sapphires: round blue and pink sapphires = 0.89 carat total weight Diamonds: round brilliant diamonds = 0.93 carat total weight Dim...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Butterfly Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
100 pieces of round blue sapphires weighing 1.27 carats Six pieces of diamonds weighing .10 carats Set in 18 karat white gold 3.83 grams
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruchi New York Pink, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Gradient Collection Pink and blue Sapphire gradient with Diamonds butterfly stud earrings set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Floral Dangle Drop Substantial Butterfly Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Blue Topaz - 2 Pear, 18 Marquise, 4 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Swiss Blue Color - 14.7x11.9mm (pear cut), 4.9mm (round cut) (approx.) Mater...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
6.56ctw Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Stud Earrings, 14K Gold, Pierced Butterfly Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold blue topaz stud earrings. These earrings feature prong set emerald cut blue topaz stones weighing approximately 6.56 total carats and with pierced butt...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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