Modern Faberge Gold Diamond Cabochon Sapphire and Enamel Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
These modern 18 karat white gold earrings are set with an oval blue cabachon sapphire surrounded by round brilliant diamonds. Royal blue guilloche enamel enhance the curve of these ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fancy Shape Red Ruby Cabochons White Diamonds 18 Karat White Black Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted with precision, these stunning earrings feature vibrant red pink rubies set in a delicate, intricate design. The stones are surrounded by shimmering accents, creating a capti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set This playful heart-shaped suite by Faraone includes a pair of earrings and a matching brooch, all set in rich...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond cabochon cut emerald 14k yellow gold cocktail earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful vintage diamond and emerald cocktail earrings are a bold 1970’s design, featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings – 2 5/16" These exceptional dangle earrings are masterfully crafted in platinum, showcasing a dramatic combin...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Rose Quartz and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Rose Quartz and Diamonds Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.14 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k White Gold 1.72ctw Round Cabochon Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pair of emerald and diamond halo stud earrings is newly crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Agate Cabochon White Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Unique Hug Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A refined pair of earrings, each featuring a teardrop-shaped white agate gem center stones, accented with three circular bands encrusted with small, sparkling diamonds of G/VS Qualit...
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The focal point of each earring features an elegant oval cabochon sapphire, exuding a timeless allure and surrounded by a dazzling halo of diamonds that enhances its brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini Cabochon Citrine Flower Earring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 18kt yellow gold flower earrings feature 3 beautiful cabochon citrine petals with a pave diamond center, providing just the right amount of sparkle to enhance the natura...
Citrine, Yellow Gold
White Agate Cabochon White Pave Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Unique Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings are crafted with a delicate design. Each earring features a teardrop-shaped white agate, smoothly polished and suspended elegantly. The stone is encased ...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Spiral Oval Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of estate huggie earrings, beautifully crafted in 18 karat white gold and centered by vibrant natural cabochon turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA 11ctw No Heat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Button Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Dual Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - No Heat - 10ctw (approx. based on the certification) ** See Certification Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Dangle Earring 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds 0.06ct 2 Madeira Citrine Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Era Madeira Citrine Gemstone Earrings 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds Victor Mayer square shaped dangle earrings 18k rose gold, Era Collection, 2 diamonds, total 0.06 ct, G ...
Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
4.75 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the timeless allure of our exquisite cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Platinum dangle earrings.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Lalaounis 18k gold cabochon lapis and diamond earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
These beautiful 18k gold Lalaounis clip-on earrings consist of cabochon lapis lazuli surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
10 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon earrings in White gold Each Emerald is about 5 carat Very desirable color and quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Vintage
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A bold pair of David Webb ear clips, each centering an oval coral cabochon punctuated by three bezel-set round diamonds, within an exuberant textured yellow-gold surround. The sculpt...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Drop Earrings, 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Ruby and diamond drop earrings in 18KT yellow gold, each with an oval cabochon ruby of approximately 1.50 carats above two fine gold chains ending in claw set diamonds.
18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Cabochon Ruby and Emerald Earrings with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats, Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.00 Carats, an...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Each earring is artfully composed of cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds—each gem selected for its velvety translucence and rich, saturated hue.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A trio of White VVS-G Diamonds crown two 3ct Cabochon Cut Amethyst Stones set in 18kt Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Platinum and 18k Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings feature a stunning combination of platinum, 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and cabochon emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slice Diamond Halo Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hug Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slices 0.60 cts Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Huggie Earrings 13.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Bright round diamonds frame the sapphires, while pear-shaped diamonds finish the top of each earring, adding a refined touch of brilliance and balance.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.18 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat and Pink Sapphire 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21.71 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon & 10.61ctw Natural Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These unique drop earrings feature a beautiful combination of cushion-shaped sugar loaf emeralds totaling 21.71 carats and radiant diamonds with a total carat weight of 10.61. Crafte...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Diamond and Black Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 13.73 carats, Diamond 3.33 carats and Black Diamond 0.83 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.8 cm Length: 3.09 cm Total Weight: 26.26 grams "We fi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 4 Ct diamonds earrings in White gold Each Emerald Cabochon is about 6 carat Very desirable color and quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Solid White Gold Turquoise Cabochon Stud Earrings with 1.25 Ct Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant stud earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring 1.25 carats of turquoise cabochon stones in a octagon cut.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Rosetta Huggie Earrings 17.56ctw F Vs+
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold (stamped) • Gemstones: Two oval cabochon blue sapphires, approx. 15.00 carats total (12.50 x 10 x 6 mm each) • Diamonds: Approx. 2.56 carats tota...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Floral Swirl Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and sophisticated, these striking drop earrings feature glossy black teardrop black Onyx stones adorned with intricate swirling accents of shimmering white diamonds G/VS Qual...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 14.76 carats with Diamond 4.09 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 19.17 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 12.41 carats with Diamond 1.01 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 12.69 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
24k Gold Oval Earrings for Women with Oval Cabochon Cut Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Tourmaline (6.54) and Diamonds (0.41) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires li...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 24k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Earrings in 18K Rose/White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.14 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.51 carat and Diamond 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose/ White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 9.15 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,831Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Marquise Frame Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid round turquoise cabochon takes center stage in these Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Marquise Frame Drop Earrings, outlined in bold black and framed by a sparkling marquise-shap...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Amethyst, Turquoise Cabochon, and Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Amethyst, Turquoise Cabochon, and Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond 18.86cts GIA Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A Classy pair of elegant Cabochon Ruby, Diamond, and Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, crafted in a combination of 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy 74.23 Carat Cabochon Aqua Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Aqua and diamond Platinum dangle earrings. 2 round stunning cabochon aquamarines with a total weight of 74.23cts.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Colombian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Artfully crafted in polished 18-karat white gold, the earrings have a total gross weight of 10.00 grams and feature 17.83 carats of natural Colombian cabochon emeralds, accented by 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 4 Ct diamonds earrings in White gold Each Emerald is about 6 carat Very desirable color and quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Cabochon Emerald 0.50 carat and Diamond 0.45 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 20.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Convertible Sapphire & Diamond Earrings - Cabochon Studs with Heart Drops
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Experience the transformative power of these innovative convertible earrings, where each wearing configuration tells its own story of sophistication and style. 1 Oval Cabochon Cut B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral 14K White Gold Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Turquoise diamond big flower earrings studs' gold Natural turquoise marquees cabochon big floral studs' turquoise earrings gold.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Earrings - 14k Amethyst Cabochon 3.52ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.40ctw Cut: Amethyst Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clari...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Earrings - 14k Amethyst Cabochon 3.52ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.40ctw Cut: Amethyst Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clari...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stunning David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and almost 4 ct Diamond Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
These sensational and beautifully detailed Art Deco style earrings are composed of geometric diamond pave drops each highlighting a bright blue cabochon cut oval sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Measurements: 8.250 x 6.250 x 4.150 mm and 7.250 x 5.500 x 4.200 mm Ruby Total Carat Weight: 8.24 CTW Ruby Clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Cabochon and White Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 16.43 ct. Colombian emerald cabochon and 0.80 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Opal Stud Earrings with Diamond Halos in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace the ethereal beauty of these stunning cabochon white opal earrings, a true celebration of elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
53.25 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Detachable Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An important piece showcasing a detachable drop design. It can be worn as dangle earrings or clip on earrings. Each earring features two pear shape diamonds surrounded by micro-pave ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,219Sale Price|34% Off
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K YELLOW GOLD LAPIS LAZULI EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS Specifications: MAIN stone: LAPIS LAZULI 15.5mmX 11.8mm DIAMONDS: 24 pcs round single cut diamonds CARAT TOTAL WEIGH...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Dangle Earrings 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds 0.06 ct 2 Rose Quartz Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped dangle earrings 18k white gold, Era Collection, 2 diamonds, total 0.06 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 2 rose quartz cabochon About the creator Victor Mayer Vic...
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Square Dangle Earrings 18k Rose Gold 50 Diamonds 1.10 ct 2 Rose Quartz Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped dangle earrings 18k rose gold, Era Collection, 50 diamonds total 1.10 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 2 white rose quartz cabochon About the creator Victor Mayer...
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Quartz Diamond Halo Pineapple Domed Clip Post Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz and diamond clip post earrings. Two beautiful pineapple carved domed cabochon hand carved quartz crystals each with a halo of 25 round full cut diamonds set in 18k white gold ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.40 carat diamond cabochon emerald gold and silver cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The contrast of bright antique diamonds with lush cabochon emeralds gives the earrings a distinctive and highly collectible presence.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Colombian Emerald Cabochon Dangle Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, 11.86ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Fine Colombian Emerald Cabochon Dangle Earrings Dangles day and night Earrings These Beautiful Earrings are crafted of Solid 18k and 14K Yellow Gold Natural Vivid Medium Green Colo...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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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