AIG Certified 14.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 6.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in an adorable design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and charm on your l...
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AIG Certified 12.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in a glamour design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 14.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 3.70 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in particular and refined design. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Magnificent ea...
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Certified 28.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Zambian Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in an adorable floral design, so glamour and particular . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and cl...
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Certified 23.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 1.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and sophistication on you...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 3.13 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational emerald and diamond dangle earrings. 2 octagonal emeralds one at 1.66cts and the other at 1.47cts mounted in 18k white gold.
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GIA Certified 5.00 Carats D/VVS2 Emeralds Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamonds stud earrings in contemporary design , so essential and modern style . Elevate your timer of beauty and add a touch of light and refinement on your look . Stunn...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 5.90 Ct Zambian Emeralds 1.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in an amazing Art Deco design, so elegant and refined style. Step into timeless elegance with exquisite dangling earrings, featuring vibra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified Colombian Emerald, Yellow Diamond & White Diamond 18K Gold Earring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a statement with these exquisite earrings featuring vivid oval-cut Colombian emeralds, prized for their exceptional color and clarity. Each emerald is gracefully framed by a hal...
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AIG Certified 8.60 Carat Zambian Emeralds 3.80 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A statement of extraordinary opulence , this elegant and unique pair of earrings showcases a suite of high natural emeralds, radiating deep green allure , embraced by natural , white...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 7.00 Carats VS1/VS2 Emeralds Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamonds studs earrings, in a essential and modern design . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of light and refinement on your look. Stunning earrings come ...
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Certified 4.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 1.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in a modern design, so glamour and chic style .Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. S...
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IGI Certified 2.65ct Columbian Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Exquisite in every detail, these IGI Certified earrings are a celebration of nature's finest treasures.
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$3,934Sale Price|25% Off
Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Emerald Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Emerald Earrings 18K Two-tone Gold, a harmonious fusion of nature's beauty and artisanal craftsmanship.
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1960 AGL Certified Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings PT
Located in New York, NY
1960 AGL Certified Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings PT These Earrings are detachable meaning pendulum with emeralds and Diamond slides off so the top Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.86 CT and 7.08 CT Columbian Emerald Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover elegance with these Columbian Emerald Cluster Earrings, featuring GIA-certified natural pear-shaped 5.86 CT and 7.08 CT Columbian emeralds with F1 clarity.
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$3,039Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.32 Carat Natural Emerald Stud Earrings 0.60ct Diamond 14k Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings HRD Certified Handmade Fine Jewelry Elevate your collection with these exquisite emerald cut stud earrings featuring 3.32 carats of ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Emeralds Dangle Earrings In 18K Yellow Gold With Cluster Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At their core are two GIA Certified Colombian emeralds totaling 14.67 carats, radiating that deep, velvety green that is only found in the finest mines.
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GIA Certified Colombian Emerald with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald (2) 50.26 carats, Diamond (2) 1.40 carats and Diamond 1.61 carats Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 5.9 cm Total Weight: 23.91 gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.20ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Step into a world of unparalleled elegance with these exquisite IGI-certified earrings. At the heart of each lies a captivating 1.20ct emerald, expertly emerald-cut to showcase its r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut NO OIL Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
the diamonds on the earrings have been certified by GIA
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18 Kt, Earrings Minor Colombian 5.39 & 5.14ct Emeralds, Diamonds, CGL Certified
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 Kt. Earrings Minor Colombian 5.39 & 5.14ct Emeralds, Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamonds, CGL Certified One of a kind completely hand made in our atelier .
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IGI Certified 4.40 carat Natural Emerald Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 8.23 grams Earring Style: Hoop Earrings Lock Style: Lever Back Certification: IGI Certified 🎨 Design Inspiration: A modern tribute to Art Deco geometry and vintage...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 12.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings. Wearings jewelry can instantly uplift our mood, adding a touch of sparkly and glamour to any outfit. The green stones and delicate diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Emerald Cut VVS2 Clarity Diamond Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional matched pair of GIA certified emerald-cut natural diamonds totaling 4.02 carats, offering remarkable symmetry, clarity and elegant step-cut brilliance.
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Emilio Jewelry Certified 17.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Emerald Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault in New York, Showcasing exquisite muzo Colombian vivid green emeralds of exceptional quality set in the center. Emilio Jewelry is a dealer, who...
Emerald
4.17 cts tw Certified Colombian Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle in elegance with these Colombian emerald and diamond drop earrings, showcasing certified round emeralds by CD.
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AIG Certified 30.00 Zambian Emeralds 3.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in an elegant and refined design, deigned with particular attention on details. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of glam...
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GIA Certified 24.1 Carat Tablet Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco certified emerald tablet cut stones and diamond dangle earrings.
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Certified 6.00 Carat Zambian Emeralds 3.70 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in an adorable design, so glamour and elegant style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and adorn yourself with this stunning piece. Magnifi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 6.37 Carats Zambian Emeralds 1.13 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite earrings in modern design, by Italian designer, so stunning and glamour style. Earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces natural Zambian Emeralds of 6,37 carats, fine qual...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 21 Carat Total Heart Shape Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 21 Carat Total Heart Shape Emerald and Diamond Platinum Halo Earrings Description: A spectacular pair of earrings featuring two vivid green heart-shaped emeralds weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
ALGT certified 2.17 Carat Intense Green Color Emeralds yellow Gold Earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, these elegant drop earrings showcase pear-shaped emeralds that exude timeless sophistication. The emeralds, known for their lush green hue an...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earring in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
CGL Certified 3/4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Round Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings In 14K Solid Yellow Gold.
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AIG Certified 5.89 Carats Zambian Emeralds 3.44 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A gorgeous design in flowers design , expression of beauty and elegance , a very wonderful style for glamour ladies. Earrings come in 18K gold with 2 pieces of Zambian Emeralds , ext...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,574Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Studs 18Karat White Gold Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features an emerald cut diamond with round cut diamond pave around making diamond tiny stud earrings.
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Certified 25.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of Emeralds and Diamonds earrings . This exquisite designer earrings is the epitome of luxury. Featuring dazzling Diamonds , and multitude of scintillating vibrant...
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Natural 8.50 Carat Certified Vivid Green Emerald And Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning 8.58 Carat Vivid green excellent cut round Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings. AGTA Certified as Round-cut.
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GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold GIA Certified Diamond Drop Earrings feature 2 Larger Emerald cut Diamonds weighing 6.11 and 6.41 carats respectful...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,060Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Diamond and Emerald Double Halo 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite and sophisticated, these GIA-certified diamond and baguette emerald dangle earrings are a masterclass in elegant design.
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GIT Certified South Sea Pearls 2.10 Ct Colombian Emeralds Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearls, Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in a glamour and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and class on your loo...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl
Certified 5.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of earrings in contemporary design, so particular and refined, by Italian designer, perfect for glamour ladies. Earrings come in 18K gold with 2 pieces of natural Z...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 30.00 Carats Zambia Emeralds 14.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of earrings in classic design, extremely original and refined style, a very adorable piece , ideal for glamour ladies. Earrings come in 18K gold with two pieces of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 30.00 Carats Zambia Emeralds 14.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of earrings in classic design, extremely original and refined style, a very adorable piece , ideal for glamour ladies. Earrings come in 18K gold with two pieces of ...
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GIA Certified 28 Ct Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Drops Hanging Earrings 14 KYG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 28 Ct Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Drops Hanging Earrings 14 KYG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat yellow gold weighing 14 grams Two...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage AGL Certified 10 Carat Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 10-carat pear cut Colombian emerald and round cut diamond drop earrings in a platinum and gold setting.
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Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum, this 21st-century pair features two GIA-certified, rectangular emerald-cut yellow diamonds with a total weight of 10.18 carats.
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6.79 Carat Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings PT
Located in New York, NY
6.79 Ct Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings Platinum These Earrings are detachable meaning pendulum with emeralds and Diamond slides off so the top D...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
8.34 Carat Gubelin Certified Heart Shaped Emerald and White Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very important earring, it features a pair of stunning Gubelin Lab certified 8.34 carat heart-shaped emerald surrounded by a halo of super-fine white pear and marquise shaped diamo...
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Certified 15.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 6.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A impressive pair of earrings , in stunning flowers design, so particular, original, a very sophisticated style. Earrings come in 18k gold with two pieces of natural Zambian Emerald...
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Certified 16.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 5.90 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Luxury jewels passed down through generations hold the unique power of connecting us to our past and preserving cherished memories. Each piece tells a story of love , resilience , a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 10.28 Carat Green Emerald Pear Cut Diamond Halo Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite stud earrings feature a pair of magnificent pear-cut green emeralds, each meticulously certified by GRS The combined weight of the emeralds totals 10.28 carats, showc...
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18k Yellow Gold GIA Certified 14.91ct Natural Emerald and 0.44ctw Round Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold GIA Certified 14.91ct Natural Emerald and 0.44ctw Round Diamond Dangle Earrings Material: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Dangle Emerald and Diamond Earrings Emerald Settings...
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Floral Emerald Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These emerald diamond drop earrings are crafted in 14k solid gold and feature a structured cascade of pentagon and fan-shaped natural emeralds arranged in tiered formation.
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ALGT Certified 18 kt. White gold Dangle Earrings with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in new condition, beautiful earrings in white gold, set with 2 pieces of emerald cut emerald 2.55 ct, which are decorated with 52 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds together ap...
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Emerald Natural Diamond Fan Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These fan earrings feature a peacock-inspired canopy of pear and oval natural emeralds bordered by rows of brilliant natural diamonds set in 14k solid gold.
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GIA Certified 2.00 Ct F/VS1 Emeralds Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite stud Diamonds earrings in a essential and contemporary design. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Stunning earrings come in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
AGL Certified Minor 7 ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified" Minor " Approximately 7 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 11 carat Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Finest Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Clip Earri...
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AIG Certified 7.36 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.02 Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive earrings in Art Deco design, so sophisticated and gorgeous, an a very piece of art . Earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of natural Zambian in perfect oval cut, fine...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified Pear cut Colombian Emerald & White Diamond 18K Gold Dangle Earring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a dazzling statement with these breathtaking designer earrings, featuring lush Colombian emeralds paired with a cascade of radiant white diamonds. The dynamic, swaying design en...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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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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