.96 Carat High Grade Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Byzantine style multi stone gemstone earrings. Handmade beautifully textured and highly detailed, these 18k yellow gold clip post earrings are adorned with two round emeralds, 6 roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.88 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Unheated*
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Custer Dangles & No heat Rubies Earrings 10.12ct. Natural Vivid Red Rubies 7.5 X 5.7 - 6.7 x 4.7 (range) Full cut Pear brilliants. Excellent, clean clarity & tran...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carat Burma No Heat Spinel Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Presenting a pair of exceptional 7.7 carat Burma no heat spinel cabochon, ruby, and diamond earrings, masterfully crafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.20 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 11.85 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
31.17 Carat Mother of Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Taj Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 1.45 carats ruby, 31.17 carats mother of pearl and 1.9 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
AGL Certified 2.52 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center rubies cushion cut 2.02 carat weight and round rubies 0.50 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.21 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exclusive ruby and diamond earrings are made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,737Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.52 Carat Oval Ruby 4.15 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.03 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Earrings, featuring two cultured pearls approx. 15.0 - 15.5 mm, adorned with forty eight pave and prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.58 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.03 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.55 carat - Every ruby has been tested and cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.69 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.69 carat, total 8 pieces. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two oval shaped Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.22 carat. - The rubies have been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.94 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Unheated*
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Custer Dangles & No heat Rubies (6) 3.14ct. Natural Vivid Red Rubies 6.3 X 4.5mm (average) Full cut Pear brilliants. Excellent, clean clarity & transparent The F...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.84 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Push Back Earrings in 14K Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.84 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Push Back Earrings in 14K Gold These classic earrings feature 0.80 carats of Ruby and .04 carats of Diamond set in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine timeless ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified2.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies are Certified by GRS. Studded with 2 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat and 2 taper shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.68 carat with 4 piece...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.53 carats Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Fine Gem Red Ruby Diamond Earrings Dangle Hoop 14 Karat**
Located in New York, NY
1.30ct. Natural Rubies Vibrant and Strong Saturation Fully Faceted Ovals for maximum brilliance Clean Clarity and transparent The Fine Gem Red Average 5.4 X 5.2mm of each 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 6.82 carats, Mozambique Rubies & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 4.84 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly captivating pair of 18K white gold earrings. Each earring showcases a striking marquise-cut ruby, totaling an impressive 4.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 14.90 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine timeless ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.08 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
A truly magnificent find, these IGI Certified earrings showcase a remarkable 4.08 total carat weight of natural Burma rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 2.89 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Owning these Myanmar ruby and diamond earrings is an investment in exceptional quality and a testament to exquisite taste.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 14.68 Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's ruby and diamond dangle earrings. Two GIA certified round rubies set in platinum with 2 pear shaped diamonds at top and 22 round and step baguette diamonds. 2 pear s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.20 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and round-cut rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 10 Mixed cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 4.02 Carat Pear Shape Rubies & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and pear-shaped CERTIFIED Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.72 Carats Total Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of earrings featuring oval-cut rubies totaling 1.72 carats, framed by a double halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.93 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 10.18 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and certified cushion oval cut BURMA Ruby set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.67 Carat Oval cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing flower design stud earrings with 8 oval shape Rubies weighing 1.67 carats total and 2 round shape rubies weighing 0.19 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.45 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 1.45 carats of oval cut red rubies, surrounded by a single row of 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.35 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
1.18 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Stud earring pair with Burma Ruby & diamonds feature 6 pieces Burma Ruby weight 1.18 carats, 20 pieces of diamonds weight 0.30 carat , these earrings entirely ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 7.30 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Earring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 7.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Stud Ruby Big Heart Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as modern style.This earrings is special design because you can wear as two way. 1.First you can wear with diamond in the bottom . 2.Second you can wear alo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.41 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 16-round Rubies alternating with diamonds, set in 14k white gold. 12 Round diamonds weigh 1.15 carats in total a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.73 carats of round shape 2 red rubies, surrounded by a double row of 88 brilliant round diamonds weighing 1.11 carats and made in 18-karat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.05 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby
0.98 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.98 carats of oval cut 2 red rubies, surrounded by a double row of 72 brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.48 carats and made in 18-karat ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 13.7 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx, Emerald and Ruby Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The allure of opulence and intricate craftsmanship defines the 18 Karat Gold 13.7 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx, Emerald, and Ruby Stud Earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 6-round rubies weighs 1.68 carats in total, set in 18k white gold. 76 Round diamonds surrounding the rubies wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 3.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 3.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Dangling Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.82 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
A truly exceptional expression of love and rarity, these IGI Certified earrings showcase a magnificent 1.82 carat total weight of natural Burma rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 3.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 3.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Dangling Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold 5.20 Carat Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A yellow gold bezel set with 1.30 carats of round brilliant diamonds frame the rubies in these beautiful earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking 6 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Triple Diamond Halo White Gold Post Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Ruby cabochons measure 9.17 mm x 8.31 mm x 4 mm and weigh approximately 4 carats total weight. 168 round brilliant diamond weigh 2.00 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eye-Catching 3.31 ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Make a statement with these stunning natural Burma ruby and diamond earrings, a true show-stopper. Featuring 6 vibrant rubies totaling 3.31 carats, each stone radiates deep red brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with a duo of old cut diamonds on the drop section. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.0 grams Drop Length: 29mm Cluster Diameter: 11mm Central Diamonds: Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 8.11 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.11 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings This glorious blood red ruby and diamond rose-cut modern hoop earring is impeccable.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 6.00 carats Faceted Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Oval Shape Ruby & Diamond Earring In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of these exquisite earrings, each featuring a captivating 2-carat oval-shaped ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
0.80 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive pair of earrings with rose cut Ruby 0.80 carat in the cluster with a round-shaped diamond 0.50 carat studded in 18K Yellow gold 2.78 grams with a simple pull-push mecha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 24.92 Carat Ruby and Diamond Stud "Two-Way" Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 24.91 Carat Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud "Two-Way" Earrings This magnificent blood-red ruby and diamond egg-shaped earring stud is gorgeous.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 4.85 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and certified oval brilliant cut NATURAL RUBY set in an intricate and stylish design....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 9.05 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and certified oval cut NATURAL BURMA Ruby from Myanmar set in an intricate and stylis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Drop Target Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Drop Dimensions: 30mm x 13mm x 2mm Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.16 carats (0.58ct each) Details: Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Rose C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K White Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings, 1.64 Carat
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These double halo stud earrings showcase 1.64 carats of emerald-cut rubies, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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