Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.67 carats with Diamond 0.48 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 4.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.82 carats with Diamond 2.36 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 11.82 grams Certificate GIA 1483567489 GIA 648155815...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cartier Paris Diamond and Sapphire Cabochon Earrings made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Earrings / Double Clips
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with two Cabochon Rubies and Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 2.50 carats and Cabochon Emerald 2.50 carats with Diamond 0.30 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 18.69...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite Cabochons, Tourmaline & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Tourmaline Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings A pair of 18 karat white gold earrings set with 130 round cut diamonds and 2 cabochon pear shaped sapphire drops Accompanied by an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Cabochons, carved Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby Cabochons is 3.19 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Earrings Description: These refined Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature richly saturated cabochon sapphires totaling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Stud Earrings, 0.40 Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the heart of each earring sits a vivid 12mm turquoise cabochon, celebrated for its radiant sky-blue hue and smooth, polished surface.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
4.87 ct Natural Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning cabochon sapphire and natural diamond earrings are beautifully crafted in 18k white gold, combining rich color with brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires in cabochon cut.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The earrings are decorated with natural sapphires of dark blue color in a cabochon cut with a weight of 2.20 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
27.38 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A unique and large pair of earrings showcasing sugarloaf cabochon emeralds, surrounded by micro-pave set yellow diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Purple Amethyst & Diamond Emerald Dangle 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Impressive vintage inspired white gold dangle earrings mounted with cabochon amethysts, emeralds, and round cut diamonds. 14K White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline Cabochon, Black Onyx & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Estate Diamond & Ruby Cabochon Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 14K yellow gold earrings featuring 2 natural rubies (17.7 ct total) accented with 0.10 ct of brilliant round diamonds. Graceful teardrop dangle design combines vivid red rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Cabochon Moonstone Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with cabochon moon stones and round diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
18K Gold, Rubellite Sugarloaf Cabochon, Mother of Pearl & Diamond Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite & Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings, 4.70ct Cabochon Emeralds, Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 karat yellow gold hoop drop earrings, adorned with captivating cabochon emeralds and shimmering pave diamonds, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The amethyst's vibrant violet undertones complement diamonds for these 18k yellow gold drop earrings. A round cabochon amethyst starts the pattern, secured by half-bezel prongs.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon, Black Onyx and Diamond Earring and Ring Suite
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The stones are set in 7.5 grams of solid 18K White Gold and 1.7 carats White Diamonds. There is a matching cocktail ring to the earrings as well, again using very high quality natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Tourmaline & Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Tourmaline Stud Earring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 25.21 Carat Oval Cabochon Emeralds Diamonds Gold Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
We handmade these one-of-a-kind emerald diamond earring with micro pave diamonds and pear shapes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 17.80 carats, Emerald Cabochons & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 12.22ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Frame Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural Genuine Tanzanites - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pleasant Blue Violet - Natural Inclusions - 12ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Colombian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Green Rhodium Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Green Rhodium Gold. Emeralds: 10.00ct total weight. Diamonds: 3.50ct total wieght. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium
4.33ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Earrings 14kt Cabochon Dangles*
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon dangles statement earrings. 4.33 carat natural oval sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Turquoise Cabochon Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in rich 14-karat yellow gold, each earring features an oval cabochon turquoise displaying its distinctive sky-blue color, creating a striking contrast against the brilliance ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Oval Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphire, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Turquoise Oval Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphire, 18k.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 24.87 carats, Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 24.87 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Gold Cabochon Moonstone Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18-karat white gold with natural moonstones and round black diamonds. The Fig collection was featured in Vogue UA review. They are design...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Yellow Gold Cabochon Quartz Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable quartzes and two diamonds. These earrings were designed by the artist and were featured in a review by Vogue ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats with Diamond 2.55 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Triangular Cabochon Sapphire & Round Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Each of the earrings features a triangular cushion cabochon cut sapphire with a bluish gray color.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Andrew Clunn Rock Crystal Quartz Cabochon Earrings w/Diamonds 18K Gold
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Greenwich, CT
The cabochon is framed by a wide hammered-gold border bezel-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds spaced evenly around the rim, the bright diamonds and textured gold setting off the ...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Rectangle Cabochon Cut Turquoise and Round Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Turquoise: 2 Rectangle Cabochon Cut= 7.50mm x 5.15mm x 3.20mm Diamonds: 26 round cut= 0.43cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the earr...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.25 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 7.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Clips/Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At the center of each earring is a richly colored oval cabochon sapphire, together weighing approximately 33.94 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings made in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Jade, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 2.18 carats, Cabochon Emerald 0.43 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 4.81 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 8.96 carats with Diamond 1.38 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 15.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Turquoise & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Turquoise Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 4.22 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Cabochon White Jade and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with white jade (approximately 15 cts) 4 diamonds weighing 0.40 cts. Specifications: Height: 3/4", Width: 1/2" T...
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 10.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with two Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 10.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Harry Winston Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.62 carats and Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 12.71 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.76 carats with Diamond 2.03 carats and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.83 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 23.04 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Teardrop White Cabochon Moonstone Diamonds Halo 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant 14k Gold Diamond and Moonstone Drop Earrings. These exquisite earrings feature smooth, teardrop-shaped stones, each surrounded by a delicate halo of sparkling diamonds. The o...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Harry Winston Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of 9.34 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.74 carats. Signed by Harry Winston Circa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Faceted Cabochon Slices Diamonds 14K Gold Drop Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant gemstone drop earrings. These striking earrings feature a sophisticated design with a combination of faceted and smooth dark blue sapphire slices. Each earring begins with a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,184Sale Price|20% Off
11 Carat Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These magnificent drop earrings showcase a stunning pair of natural oval cabochon-cut emeralds, weighing approximately 11 carats in total.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.62 carats with Diamond 1.44 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 11.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings Peridot & Tourmaline Cabochons with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings 18kt White Gold with Oval Peridot 1.3 carats and Tourmaline Cabochons 7.0 carats with Diamonds 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline
Emerald Cabochon and Rose cut Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald Cabochon and Rose cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings features 2 Natural Round Emerald Cabochons weighing 8.07 carats surrounded by Round Brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of pretty Stud Earrings with Zambian Oval Emerald Cabochons and Small Round Diamonds set all around.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural pair of 18K yellow gold earrings featuring swirling, asymmetrical designs set with deep blue cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 3.60 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings showcase a central cabochon ruby, framed by a stunning arra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Oval Sapphire Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut -Bezel Set - Deep Greenish Blue Color - 8.5 x 6.5mm and 9.5 x 7.5mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Cabochon Ruby Onyx & Citrine Disc Long Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage statement earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, set with approximately 1.00 carat total weight in G–I color, VS1–SI1 clarity round brilliant cut diamon...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Gump's Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yellow Gold Gump's Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond Earrings These stunning earrings showcase an oval bezel-set amethyst cabochon at their center, surrounded by a wide gold bezel adorn...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold cocktail earrings, set each with an approx. 5 carats oval emerald cabochon, measuring 12.1mm x 9.7mm x 6.7mm, surrounded with a total of approx. 4.40ctw in dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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