2.97 Carat Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Two Tone Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
The rubies are framed by a halo of D‑color, VVS1‑clarity diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.90 carat, delivering crisp brilliance and elegant contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
50.19 Carat Blue Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 50.19 carats of blue sapphire, 7.3 carats ruby and 1.76 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
20 carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond floral Stud Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Burmese No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K Gold – 14.92 Carats A radiant pair of high jewelry earrings showcasing exceptional Burmese rubies in an elegant floral clust...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Earrings Description: Crafted in radiant 18-karat yellow gold, these heart-shaped earrings exude romance and elegance, featuring oval-cut rubies of Tha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of ruby and diamond earrings ideal for everyday and casual wear!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.81 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning flower-shaped earrings feature natural rubies totaling 5.81 carats, complemented by round brilliant diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,785Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.16 Carat Oval Ruby Starburst Dangle Earrings 1.6 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.16 carats ruby and 1.60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 0.63 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.63 carats total for rubies, offering a refined and captivating appearance Shape: Princess cut, adding a contemporary flair that enhances the rubies’ brilliance Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 4.15 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous earrings feature two cushion cut rubies weighing 4.15 carats total and accented with brilliant round diamonds in a micro-pave setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 2.18 carats Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Rubies is 2.18 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.81 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 0.63 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.63 carats total weight for rubies, offering a refined yet striking appearance Shape: Princess cut, adding a modern edge to the earrings and enhancing the rubies’ natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.50 Carat Oval Ruby Stud Earrings 10k White Gold 1.70 Carat Marquise Diamond
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- STE-1047 Gross Wt :- 3.07 gm 10k White Gold Wt :- 2.43 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 1.70 ct ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Natural Ruby Wt :- 1.50 ct Earrings Size :- 17x10 mm ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
9.50 Carat Sapphire 0.72 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 9.50 carat sapphire, 0.72 carat ruby and 1.00 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold earrings; part of our diverse collection of vintage ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Artemis’ Bow Earring (left), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Olympians Jewel type: Earring (left) Sign of the goddess Artemis engraved on the back of the earring Metal: 18-carat brushed and bright polished red gold Stones: 2 intens...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 11.15 Carat Interchangeable Diamond and Ruby Dangling Earring Set
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings 42 diamonds round brilliant cut 0.43 Carat Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS 2 raw diamonds 8.68 Carat Total Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
17.91 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
17.91 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian-style majestic crimson red ruby and diamond earring is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
45 Carat Ruby Drop and Diamond Hanging/Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
45 Carats of two Ruby drops and Diamond Hanging Earrings 14 K Yellow Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat Yellow gold weighing 15 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond earrings by REWA Jewels. These pair of earrings were inspired by animal themes, representing swans.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artemis’ Bow Earring (right), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Olympians Jewel type: Earring (right) Sign of the goddess Artemis engraved on the back of the earring Metal: 18-carat brushed and bright polished red gold Stones: 2 inten...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
81.87 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 81.87 ct. burmese ruby (no heat) drops with ruby, natural pearls, onyx, and diamonds, set in Platinum. Accompanies a gemological report from Gubelin & GIA stating the ruby ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.83 Carat Total Pear Shape Ruby & Diamond Flower Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pair of earrings set with a flower motif, featuring pear and marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.69 carat total with F-G Color and VS Clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.59 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9.88 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$916Sale Price|20% Off
0.30 Carat Emerald Ruby 0.08 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Stud Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamari...
GIA Certified 4.43 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval rubies, with the total weight of 4.43 carat - Every ruby has been tested and certified by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as natural rubies from ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.70 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 18.55 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 8.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond loop earrings from Rewa Jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.60 Carats Art Deco Style 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Technical Specifications Primary Gemstones: 8 Natural Burmese Rubies (Oval-Cut) Gemstone Weight: 4.00 Total Carat Weight Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.60 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
11.47 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
11.47 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style This Victorian style scarlet red ruby and diamond long earring is sensational.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$8,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.73 Carat Ruby Multi Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.70 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.73 carats ruby multi sapphire and 1.70 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This unusually cool and magical wine-red oddly sliced cut ruby earring is riveting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold This gorgeous pair of Ruby earrings are sure to draw all eyes on you.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2.34 Carats Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Earrings, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature a captivating design. At the center, vibrant red rubies are surrounded by 1.93 carats of round-cut white diamonds, creating a stunn...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carats Total Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
The rubies weigh 3.67 carats total, SI in clarity. The pear-shaped and round diamonds weigh 1.58 carats total, F-G color, and VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings in 18 Karat '4.50 Carat in Rubies'
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings in 18k (4.50 carats in Rubies) Two Matched Oval Cut Rubies weighing 4.50 carats approximately [Deep Vibrant Red] Forty Eight Round Brilliant Cut Diamon...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D. Art Deco Style 2.20 Carats of Rubies and Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco inspired earrings set in platinum by Sophia D. that features 2.20 carats of rubies, 2.29 carats of diamonds and 0.97 carats of two round diamonds hanging from the bottom.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Stud Earrings w Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Halo Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These ruby and diamond earrings are adorable as a post earring and looks great as a second or third hole piercing.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 0.54 carats set in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.54 carats total for rubies, providing a balanced and captivating presence Shape: Round, maximizing the ruby’s natural brilliance and timeless appeal Color: Rich red w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,537Sale Price|25% Off
18k Yellow Gold 1.74 Carat Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, & Sapphire Omega Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
They also have 9 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 2 mm on each earring. The diamonds total .54 carats and in total the earrings have .40 carats Each of the gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M. 4.25 Carat Baguette Shaped Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold fashion earring hoops rubies 4.25cts 37 stones with 3.63cts diamonds 116 stones
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 0.74 carats set in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.74 carats total for rubies, offering a refined and elegant presence Shape: Round, maximizing the rubies' natural brilliance and timeless charm Color: Deep red with st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 5.55 carats invisibly Set Rubies and Diamond earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Ruby: 5.55 carats Diamonds: 0.43 carats Gold: 8.45 grams These elegant earrings feature an invisibly set 5.55-carat ruby, framed by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 0.90 carats set in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.90 carats total weight for rubies, providing a bold and refined presence Shape: Round, maximizing the rubies' natural brilliance and classic appeal Color: Rich red wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 1.05 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.05 carats total for rubies, offering a bold and luxurious presence Shape: Round, maximizing the ruby’s natural brilliance Color: Deep red with strong color intensity,...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling diamonds each diamond approximately 45 pointer in each earring , Total diamond weight 0.90 ct All Brilliant cut Diamonds and rubies , extremely fine quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings 8 Heart Cut Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Carat Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pair of earrings in 18-carat white gold set with 8 heart-cut rubies totaling approx. 4 carats, surrounded by a pavement of diamonds approx. 1 carat. earring size: approx. 1.60...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$4,617Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.16 Carat Pear Cut Ruby Gemstone Earrings 1.2 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Code :- SEE-1570 Gross Wt. :- 3.78 gm 18k Gold Wt. :- 2.70 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.23 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 4.16 Ct. Earrings Size :- 23 mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Oval Ruby and White Diamond 1.46 Carat TW Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with natural oval cut red ruby's complimented by natural round cut red ruby's and natural round w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This sensational pigeon blood ruby and diamond long earring is articulate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,119Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Pear Ruby and White Diamond 1.65 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural pear cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee. These earri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 10.00 Carat Burma Rubies 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 12 pieces of lustrous Burma Rubies of 10,00 carats, fine quality and grade, spectacular vibrant color, in perfect cut, and Natural Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 5.0 Carat No Heat Ruby 3.90 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Two natural unheated Red Rubies for 5.0 Ct, assesed by our experts, lovely color, much nicer than shown through the pictures, set as centre pointin a rich Diamond composition compris...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 3.76 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 3.76 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings This impressive scarlet red ruby and diamond hanging earring is incredible.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and 2.52 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold drop earrings with a mix of round white diamonds (1.14 total carats) and oval cut rubies (2.52 total carats).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
5.03 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Stud Earring in 18K Rose gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Ruby & diamond Earring studded in 18k Rose gold with 2 piece of oval Cut shaped Mozambique Ruby weight 5.03 carat With 10 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.73 Carat 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 2 brilliant Pear shape Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 10 Mixed c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Ruby Gemstone 1.01 carats in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ruby and diamond earrings combine the vivid red hue of rubies with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds, creating an elegant and captivating design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 25pt rubies at the centre of these clusters are a beautiful deep, rich pink colour and are surrounded by a halo of glistening diamonds. The diamonds total approximately 24pts per...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$8,694Sale Price / set|20% Off
5.04 Carat Ruby Gemstone 3.11 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 5.04 carats ruby and 3.11 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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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