BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of ear...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Gem Stones Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The top portion of these beautiful earrings are set with a Pear Shaped Cabochon Blue Sapphire and a Oval Cabochon Emerald, along with a row of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
13.42 Carat Garnet and Freshwater Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous and unique 14k yellow gold stud earrings featuring two emerald-cut Garnet gemstones, totaling 13.42 carats, and large Freshwater Baroque Pearls.
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of antique yellow gold, silver, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl earrings, each comprising two cabochon rubies, one cushion shaped emerald, twelve square shaped emeralds, twe...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,859Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
Diamonds Emeralds Tsavorites Red Chalcedony Onyx Pearls White Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing drop earrings mounted with white pearls at the top and onyx tubes studded with 2 emeralds on the two sides and diamonds in the center, in the middle there are 14k white gold ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emeralds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver, 7.5 cm long with 0.05 ct diamonds, fantastic ruby stones, emerald and cabochon sapphire from ct 29.57 and a final pearl of 8.4 mm. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, Pearls & Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, Pearls & Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds 2.00 carats Origin - Zambia Natural Blue Sapphire 4.00 carats Origin - ...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearls Emerald Diamond Short Earrings - 18k .19ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearls Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Gems and Pearls Emeralds from Zambia White Topaz 24 Carats This Earrings...
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
9K Gold Emerald Opal Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A true celebration of vintage beauty. A delicate floral motif sits atop the earlobe, accented with vibrant emeralds that bring the design to life. Two luminous pear-shaped opals one ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,990Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Top Silver Handcrafted Natural Diamond Emerald Pearl Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.9 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond is about 3 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.80 ct. Pleas...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
$1,906Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Emerald White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Filigree Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your elegance with these Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage-Style Filigree Drop Earrings.
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,429Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Lapislazuli Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round buttons of 10 mm in diameter with in the middle 2 small round Emerald cabs are the upper part, then the central part is white gold,18 small round full cut diamonds and blue e...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Studio Rêves Imperial Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Tassel Earrings in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A graceful extension of the necklace, these statement tassel earrings are designed with oval emerald centers surrounded by pear and round rosecut diamonds, forming delicate floral mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
South Sea Black White Pearl Ruby Emerald & Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "2 BK PE 29.20 CT (13MM) 2 WH PE 29.01 CT (13MM) 84 White Diamonds 0.41 CT 2 Emerald 2.15 CT 2 Ruby 9.61 CT 18KW 4.32 GM...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
65mm natural Uncut rose cut diamond ruby emerald pearl tassel earrings n pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver tassel earrings with pendant consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Natural Saltwater Pearls Earrings Day&Night Danat Certified
Located in Dubai, AE
We are pleased to present these exquisite Black & White Natural Saltwater Pearl Earrings, certified by Danat Lab from Bahrain. These stunning earrings are a testament to the timeless...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow Gold Emerald Frog dangle Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Emerald earrings are a captivating and whimsical jewelry piece, designed in the charming shape of frogs. These adorable frog earrings feature spa...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Peridot and Purple Violet Amethyst Vintage Style Drop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely pair of 1.20 carat emerald cut peridots suspended from two pearls set in 14k yellow gold. An effortless upgrade to your accessary wardrobe. Earrings Information Style: Vinta...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,906Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Green Agate Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
Amethyst and Pearl Vintage Style Peacock Stud Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Charming vintage-style peacock stud earrings with a regal flair. Feature a square-cut natural amethyst at the center for a bold touch. Intricate design captures the elegance of a pea...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Zambian Pear-Shaped Emerald Cts 10.85 Princess-Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A lush green elegance meets radiant sparkle in a symphony of luxury. Crafted with precision and passion, these earrings boast GRS certified two pear-shaped emeralds from the renown...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
【Vine Symphony】Convertible Emerald Bloom South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
These versatile Aurora South Sea pearl earrings are a stunning blend of elegance and practicality. Featuring radiant pearls that can be detached, the earrings transform into exquisit...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $20, 000 18KT Magnificent Large 13CT Fancy Tanzanite Pink Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Pair of 18KT GOLD LARGE TANZANITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS. Earrings are comprised with Large 2 Finely Set Large AA-AAA Ov...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Cascade Baby Akoya, Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement of timeless beauty with these exquisite earrings, featuring three graceful rows of luminous Japanese Baby Akoya pearls, celebrated for their perfectly round shape an...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
Large Pearl Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fascinating dangle earrings in 9Kt gold and silver composed of a large pearl on the bottom, with a row of emeralds that links to the diamond on the top. diamonds(0.25Kt). emeralds(0....
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
Vintage Carved Glass Intaglio, Pearl and Emerald Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Item Type: Earrings Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Intaglio: Glass Type: Glass intag...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamonds Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined look with these Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings, designed to exude timeless elegance.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Solid Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Create an elegant pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that exude refined charm. A slender stem descends gracefully, adorned with small emeralds and pearls that add delicate sp...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,143Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.25 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,143Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti Dangle Drop Pearls Earrings 18Kt Gold 4.07 Ctw Diamonds And Emeralds
By Picchiotti
Located in Miami, FL
They are embellished with a beautiful selection of one hundred eighty eight natural earth and mined gemstones, such; colorless diamonds, Colombian intense green emeralds and two drop...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...
$1,906Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Cluster" Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.40 Carat Detachable Amethyst Aquamarine Pearl Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
- 7 X 5 mm emerald cut Aqua ( 1.60 carat total weight) set in a 4 prong setting - Suspended under is a 3.5 mm round green tourmaline - The star of this piece is a light colored 9 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
4.32 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl 14 Karat Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
4.32 total carat emerald-cut Aquamarine and oval Freshwater Pearls 14k yellow gold drop stud earrings.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vtg gold emerald glass drop pearl clip on earrings designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2,75" by 1" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️...
5.40 Carat Blue Tourmaline Coral Drop Earring with Baroque Pearl
Located in New York, NY
- Suspended in a 14k yellow gold fish hook - 6x4 mm coral set in a 4 prong setting - 9 x 7 mm emerald cut blue tourmaline; approx 2.70 ct / each: 5.40 carat total weight. - Se...
Coral, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
18k Gold Malachite & Pearl Multi-Strand Drop Earrings with Gemstone Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the enchanting allure of our 18k yellow gold multi-strand earrings—an exquisite tapestry of vibrant luxury and refined elegance. At their heart, oval malachite gemstones e...
Emerald, Malachite, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,429Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.30 Carat Rubies Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
5.44 Carat Citrine, Champagne Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
5.44 carat emerald-cut Citrine with round, champagne or golden color 14mm Freshwater Pearl drop and accent Diamonds 14k yellow gold stud earrings.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style earrings with the top with 2 round flat Fresh Water pearls 14 mm in diameter with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 white g...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Earrings are a timeless accessory. Women have been wearing studs and hoops in civilizations as far back as Ancient Egypt. Diamond drop earrings, pearl versions and other antique drop earrings have a long history as well.
While hoops will always be beautiful, drop earrings hold their own as dazzling accessories, and jewelry designers have explored different variations on this style of earring over time.
Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.
There were many influences on Art Deco jewelry; among them, the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. Today, the popularity of long Art Deco drop earrings can be attributed to the influence of Coco Chanel. These earrings are frequently characterized by simple shapes, clean lines and an integration of colorful stones such as blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies to accent the pieces’ diamonds. Indeed, during the 20th century, as technology for diamond cutting improved, diamond drop earrings and other diamond jewelry came into wide popularity. Formal examples of diamond drop earrings pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold drop earrings make great daytime accessories.
While there are at least several types of earrings you could be wearing right now, drop earrings work well for anyone who favors a minimalist look. Whatever the occasion, find a wide range of antique, diamond and pearl drop earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.