Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of antique, Early 20th Century, silver and gold two-stone old European diamond dormeuse
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Good & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1910 Fabulous Diamond Drop
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Austro Hungarian Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
dormeuse design as for tradition, set throughout with a selection of rose cut Diamonds .60 Ct for the main
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum French, Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
timeless charm. Each earring features two dazzling diamonds set in exquisite platinum dormeuse settings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring
Located in Brighton, GB
-style earrings radiate classic charm with elegant long stems featuring diamonds set in platinum dormeuse
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Messika 0.57Cttw Eden Dormeuses Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds in full bloom. These stunning Messika Eden Dormeuses diamond flower drop earrings are
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique dormeuse earrings in yellow gold and rose-cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold and silver dormeuse earrings featuring a small rose-cut diamond set in a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique french edwardian dormeuse earrings in white gold and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or blanc 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, formée d'une
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en argent et or rose de la fin du 19ème siècle, ornées d'une améthyste
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb Art Deco Diamond traditional Dormouse drop earrings are 1920 ca Hand fabricated of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dormeuses du début du 20ème siècle en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, ornées chacune d'une
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,837Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in
Earrings Diamonds Brillant - Cut 0, 45 Carats Two - Tones Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
0.45 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds - Fastening : Dormeuse clip These earrings are perfect for
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.20 Carat Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Lovingly Victorian An amazing pair of antique Victorian period dormeuse earrings, split from an
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Stone Paris 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Blood Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
By Stone Paris Dangle earrings 18-kt white gold 2g 97 GVS white diamonds 0.21 ct Dormeuse system
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Stone Paris 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Blood Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
By Stone Paris Dangle earrings 18-kt pink gold 2g 97 GVS white diamonds 0.21 ct Dormeuse system
White Diamond, 18k Gold
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18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Virgin Earring
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
18-kt white gold 1.46g 29 GVS white diamonds 0.12ct Dormeuse system - Length : 3.41cm Size of the
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.40 Carat Cushion Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Timeless Values Superb authentic dormeuse Diamond earrings from the glorious Victorian period 1860
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Stone Paris 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Himalaya Dangle Earrings
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
By Stone Paris Dangle earrings 18-kt yellow gold 1.87g 40 GVS white diamonds 0.29 ct Dormeuse
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Stone Paris 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Jackie Dangle Earrings
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
By Stone Paris Dangle earrings 18-kt white gold 3.20g 82 GVS white diamonds 0.43 ct Dormeuse
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Stone Paris 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds Monroe Dangle Earrings
By Stone Paris
Located in Paris, FR
By Stone Paris Dangle earrings 18-kt white gold 1.84 g 48 GVS white diamonds 0.38 ct Dormeuse
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique two-stone old European cut diamond dormeuse earrings in collet settings, in 18k
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, French Made Dormeuse Diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
. Gorgeous, dormeuse style set rubies & diamonds, mounted in platinum with gold lever backs. Measure approx
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, Dormeuse Diamond Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut 2.30ct Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
cut diamonds which in total weight 2.30ct. The colour of the gems is W-Tinted W and the clarity - VS
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian French Stamped Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold French Eagle & Owl Stamped Circa 1900 These exquisite Edwardian
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 6.24ct Antique Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Drop 18k Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Original Antique Pair of Late Victorian Era Dormeuse Earrings with shimmering over 6CT of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 A pair of elegant Edwardian
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 0.89 in W 0.55 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamonds Dormeuses Earrings in Box, 18kt Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
Weight: 6,47gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum Condition: Very good Stones: 2 x 10 diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 0.875 in Dm 0.438 in
Antique 3.25 Carat Total GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond French Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian "Belle Époque" 3.25 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond "Dormeuse" 2-Stone Drop Earrings composed of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Past Era Victorian Dia Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Etruscan Revival Coach Cove
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Victorian diamond dormeuse drop earrings, with 14K yellow gold Etruscan Revival coach
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of antique sapphire and diamond dormeuse earrings. Each earring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Sleeper earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique yellow gold earrings with rose-cut diamonds Dormeuse earrings in 18k gold (750‰) composed
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings
Located in London, GB
. The diamonds exhibit a captivating colour tone, enhancing their brilliance and charm. Dormeuse
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et platine du début du 20ème siècle, composées
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Dormeuses Earrings
Located in London, GB
is adorned with an old cut diamond of 0.20ct approximately and rose cut diamonds, set on platinum
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses Napoléon III de forme marguerite en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes), formée d'un
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Dormeuses en or et grenat du milieu du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle ornées d'un
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or rose et jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la seconde moitié du 19ème
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings. Old mine cut diamond on gold. Early 20th Century. Dimensions
Diamond, Gold
Antique 8.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Original Antique Pair of Late Edwardian Era Dormeuse Earrings with shimmering nearly 9CT
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 0.3 in L 0.52 in
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with Fleur-de-lis shaped ornaments, little rose cut
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Sold
W 0.42 in L 0.83 in
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K dangling Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
yellow gold and silver. These dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are adorned with a total of twenty
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold
W 0.26 in L 0.62 in
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pair of Victorian “dormeuse” or “sleeper” lever-back earrings. It is crafted in
Diamond, Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Those Antique Dormeuses Earrings are absolutely Gorgeous. Perfect volume, the Sapphire are in our
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
White Diamond Rose Yellow Gold Dormeuse Drop Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 18 karat rose and yellow gold 'dormeuse' cluster earrings set with 20 diamonds in
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pair of Diamond Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
A Must-Have! This almost impossible to find Pair of 'Dormeuses' Earrings in gold 14k 585 (56
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes ornées de deux diamants taille ancienne dont les principaux pèsent env. 0,40
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.44 in L 0.67 in
Russian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Classic Flower Form Dormeuses Earrings, 1890-1910
Located in New York, NY
Classic Russian diamond flower form earrings with central full cut diamonds each surrounded by ten
Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Van Cleef + Arpels Petillante Dormeuses diamond 18k White Gold chandelier earrings with pear shape
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A pair of glittering rose-cut diamonds float from within silver topped 14k gold halos suspended
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Edwardian circa 1905 Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond set ‘dormeuse’ earrings. The old cut diamonds are set in decorative
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sparkling French 18K White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
miss these beautiful French 18K white gold diamond “dormeuse” dangle earrings, dated back to the mid
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique-style circular-shaped diamond cluster dormeuse earrings, centering on a larger circular-cut
Diamond
Antique Dormeuses Diamonds Earrings in Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning 18kt gold antique "dormeuses" earrings (quality mark: owl) set with stuning modern
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and Black Onyx Cluster Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dormeuse-style floret earrings, centering a larger circular-cut diamond surrounded by two tiers of
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Merkaba Dormeuse Earrings
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
The Merkaba star is embodied in these 18k yellow gold earrings set with diamonds and embellished
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold White Diamond Cube Square Dormeuse “3D” Earrings
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
Noor Fares - GEOMETRY 101 Cube Dormeuse “3D” Earrings . Yellow Gold & Black Rhodium . White
Diamond, 18k Gold
Geometry 101 Pendulum Dormeuse “3D” Earrings
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
Our iconic Pendulum Dormeuse earrings have been given a more contemporary and elegant finish using
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.35 in D 0.13 in L 0.82 in
Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Very pretty pair of white gold dormeuses set with diamonds with an emerald cut effect. Total
Diamond, White Gold
Geometry 101 Rainbow Octahedron Dormeuse “3D” Earrings
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings explore symmetry while taking the mathematical form of an octahedron. The inside is set with various coloured stones in a black rhodium pavé.
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Boucles d’oreilles Dites “Dormeuses” En or 18 Carats et Platine, Vers 1900
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Charmante paire de boucles d’oreilles en or 18 carats et platine dites “ dormeuses ”, chacune
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in QLD , AU
Simply beautiful and wearable, even to bed! That's why they are called Dormeuse, the French word
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French 18K Old Mine Cut Diamond Dormeuses Earrings - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
scintillating pair of chunky old mine-cut diamonds, weighing .99 and 1.20 carats, that rest beneath glittering
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
18 Karat Gold Cube Dormeuse “3D” Earrings with Diamonds and Colored Stones
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
Diamonds (52 ∅ 0.26 cts.)
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k ...
Classic South Sea Pearl Stud Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of Australian south sea pearls measuring 9-10mm. The Pearls are round in shape with very minor surface blemishes and imperfection. The pearls are of high lustre with green and...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Horsebit Vintage Large Link Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A bold and iconic statement piece from Gucci, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. This vintage 8-inch bracelet showcases four oversized interlocking horsebit links—a signature desi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,648
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Emerald Graduated Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Graduated Bead Necklace Gold Type: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 18" Strand Lengths 1st from the bottom: 8" 2nd from the bottom: 7" 3rd from the bottom: 6" 4th from the ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
3 Carats Green sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900 - 1910
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire cluster ring circa 1910. Bicolor 18 Karat white gold on top and yellow gold for the body of the ring. The ring is set with a Ceylon green sapphire of approximately 3 Cara...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
15.9 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our 15.9 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings, where impeccable design meets the brilliance of precious gemstones. Each pair is meticulously c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
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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