David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold Earrings - Cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby and set in 18K gold.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$717Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Natural emeralds fine diamonds sterling silver kyanite studs earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver emerald diamonds kyanite earrings studs consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- white gold plating Diamond- Natural white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
$7,500 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set with 5.43 carats opal, 3.61 carats emerald and .29 carats glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold 4.62 carat tw Sugarloaf Cut Emerald Stud Earrings
Located in Big Bend, WI
A pair of 14K white gold emerald stud earrings. The pair of earth mined genuine emeralds weighs 4.62 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Cut 5.53 carat tw Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Big Bend, WI
A pair of 18K yellow gold emerald drop earrings. The earrings have a total of 5.53 carats of earth mined genuine emeralds.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DeMario Emerald Cabochon Flower Ear Clips
By DeMario
Located in New York, NY
Chaming DeMario Emerald Cabochon Flower Ear Clips from the 1950's. Emerald glass cab is surrounded by gilt leaves hand sewn with rose montee crystals. Clip back fittings. 1". 1950's ...
Gilt Metal
GUILD Certified 13.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 13,00 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco 5 Carat Each Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings, made during the Art Deco Era, have all the allure of a time past. The design is rooted in Georgian and Victorian jewelry but was...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$5,950 / item
18 Karat Gold Bee Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Bee earrings has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is hand set with 1.0 carats emerald, 2.9 carats pearl & .66 carats pave diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald Contemporary Stud Earrings in Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style stud earrings are made of 18-karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drops measuring 9.5 x 7 x 6 mm each, totaling around 6 carats, and 6 round di...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,882Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These statement drop earrings feature two matched Colombian cabochon emeralds (9x7mm) weighing a total of 5.90 carats, bezel set to highlight their lush, natural green glow.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18k White Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings 6.58ctw / 2.84ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
These striking earrings feature richly colored cabochon-cut Colombian emeralds, beautifully framed by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Double Link Clip-On Earrings #25060
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Each earring is accented with three vibrant cabochon emeralds, adding a refined pop of color.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Door knocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Ruby and Diamond & Emerald Doorknocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Earrings features a Doorknocker style design with Pave Diamonds and Ruby Caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18 K White Gold Carved Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very elegant 18 K white Gold earrings featuring 2 pear shape beautifully carved Emerald Cabochons weighing 26.96 ct, both surrounded by 52 brillinat cut Diamonds weiging 0....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These gorgeous Chandelier Earrings are just beautiful. They are made in 14K white Gold and set with five (5) Emerald Cabochon drops, three (3) small Emeralds are studded within the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
AIG Certified 9.90 Carats Zambian Emeralds 1.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K gold with 4 pieces of Zambian Natural Emeralds , in perfect oval cabochon cut of 9,90 carats, spectacular color, fine quality, and 212 pieces of Natural Diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Green Emerald Cabochon Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Post Backs with Lever Backs #3k28XX Circa 1970's 2 cashon emerald 3.28 carats 24 Round Diamonds 1.28 Ca...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald Contemporary Stud Earrings in White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style stud earrings are made of 18-karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drops measuring 9.5 x 7 x 6 mm each, totaling around 6 carats, and 6 round d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 68.50 Ct Emeralds Rubies Tanzanites Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds , in perfect oval /cabochon cut of 22,00 carats, fine quality, stunning color , 2 pieces of Natural Tanzanites , in i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 68.50 Ct Emeralds Rubies Tanzanites Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds , in perfect oval /cabochon cut of 22,00 carats, fine quality, stunning color , 2 pieces of Natural Tanzanites , in i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.72 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover the exquisite fusion of sophistication in our 18 Karat Gold 2.72 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Stud Earrings. Each piece epitomizes exceptional craftsmanship and a dist...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
13.72 Carat Emerald and 0.14 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Emerald and diamond earrings, 13.72 carats emeralds, 0.14 carats diamonds, 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
AIG Certified 17.78 Ct Zambia Emeralds 3.94 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive modern design by Italian designer, so glamour and particular. Earrings come in 18k gold with two natural Zambia emeralds in perfect cabochon cut 17.78 carats, fine qual...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 17.50 Carats Zambian Emeralds 6.16 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design, so modern and particular , very elegant style, by Italian artist. Earrings come in 18K gold with 6 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect pe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 17.50 Carats Zambian Emeralds 6.16 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design, so modern and particular , very elegant style, by Italian artist. Earrings come in 18K gold with 6 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect pe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
8.32 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 8.32 carats Opal, .74 carats emerald and 1.51 carats of glimmering diamonds. Made to Order FOLLOW MEGHNA ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
AIG Certified 54.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A pair of exquisite earrings boast a classic design that exude timeless elegance. The Zambian Emeralds with their verdant green hue , captivate the eye with their vibrant brilliance ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings These vintage Bulgari earrings are full of bold color and classic charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$95,864Sale Price|25% Off
AIG certified 30.02 Carats Zambian Emeralds 12.68 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The style is sophisticated, glamour, ideal for fashionable ladies. Earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, extra fine quality, spectacular vivid green,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Coral and Emerald Drop Earrings, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Gorgeous handmade 14k yellow gold earrings, two bezels with small oval cabochon cut emeralds supporting two drops of natural coral.
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K yellow Gold, Amethyst Pumpkins, Emeralds & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Amethyst & Emerald Dangle Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cobalt Blue Titanium with Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings E3004
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Avant-Garde, cobalt blue textured titanium discs adorned with an elegant design of emeralds and pave diamonds. Item # E3004 Materials and Weight Titanium 38mm, disc shap...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Titanium
Platinum Earrings with Persian Turquoise (20 Ct), Emeralds (4.2 Ct) and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At the center of each earring rests an oval cabochon Persian turquoise (combined weight approx. 20 carats), celebrated for its vibrant sky-blue tone.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Platinum
Barbara Anton Solid Gold Baroque Pearl Emerald Day Night Leaf Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (4) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Baroque Shape - White Color - Excellent Luster - 14.3x7.1mm & 19.2x10.6mm (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cabochon Cut - P...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,500 / item
25.18 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 25.18 carats Opal, 2.2 carats emerald, sapphire and .17 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Carved Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires with Diamonds Earrings in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. A very beautiful and one of a kind, emerald drop dangle earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Colombi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Emerald and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald Cabochons and Diamond Earrings features 2 Oval shaped Emerald cabochons in the center accented by 60 Baguettes and 22 round brilliant diamonds set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Garnet Emerald Sapphire Drop Earrings, Circa 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These elegant 14 karat yellow gold gemstone earrings feature a refined trio design on each piece, showcasing a garnet, emerald, and blue sapphire cabochon arranged in a harmonious ve...
Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,289 / set
1980s Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Gold Earrings.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gorgeous pair of 1980s ruby earrings in 18K gold set with cabochon-cut rubies, round brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural emeralds 0,27x0,21 inches / 7x5,5 mm each, octagon cut, and detachable 0,37x0,27 inches / 9...
Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
AIG Certified 1.54 Ct Zambian Emeralds 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of earrings in contemporary design, so elegant and essential design. Adds a touch of class and sophistication on your look , and elevate your appearance. Stunning e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Decô Design with 37.47 Carats Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent Art Decô design ,so chic and stunning design, in 18k gold with two natural and untreated south sea pearls of about 13mm , Zambia emeralds cabochon cut , spectacular color...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Emerald Contemporary Earrings in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are adorned with 6 round diamonds and feature natural cabochon emerald drops 9,5x7x6 mm each, around 6 carats in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Platinum & Gold GIA 6.12ctw Emerald Fancy Diamond Flower Spray Earring
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 2 Natural Genuine Emeralds - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Clean Green Color - 2.60ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** 160 Natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings with Emeralds and Pink Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring detachable natural pink tourmalines (0.8x0.3 inches, drop cut, totaling 16.4 carats) and...
Tourmaline, Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
14 Karat White Gold Linde Star Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 2 cabochon cut = 2.10cttw Diamond: 8 round cut = 0.14cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Emerald: 16 round cut = 0.20cttw Weight: 3.10 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.93 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bee Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are hand set with 12.93 carats Opal, 1.79 carats emerald and .88 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$35,150Sale Price|44% Off
AIG Certified Ct 30.58 Zambia Emeralds Diamonds 6.02 Ct 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Art Deco design, so chic and glamour, a very piece of art. Earrings come in 18k gold with natural Zambia emeralds ct 28,45 , cabochon cut, fine quality, and two pieces o...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
High Quality 18k Gold GIA 16.53ctw Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - 12.26ctw (exact) ** See Report Details Below for Complete Info on the Sapphires ** (8...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drops measuring 9.5 x 7 x 6 mm each, totaling around 6 carats, and 6 round diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Stud Earrings in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drops 9,5x7x6 mm each, around 6 carats in total, and 6 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Hoop Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald Contemporary Stud Earrings in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style stud earrings are made of 18-karat yellow gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drops measuring 9.5 x 7 x 6 mm each, totaling around 6 carats, and 6 round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Earrings with Emeralds and Detachable Drops
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring detachable natural green tourmalines (18 mm /0.7 inches long or longer, drop cut) and na...
Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...
Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings by the Artist with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature 6 round diamonds and removable natural cabochon emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose 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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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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