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Erica Jewelry

18K Gold Coco Ring, Tanzanite, Paraiba Tourmalines & Diamonds by Erica Courtney
18K Gold Coco Ring, Tanzanite, Paraiba Tourmalines & Diamonds by Erica Courtney

18K Gold Coco Ring, Tanzanite, Paraiba Tourmalines & Diamonds by Erica Courtney

By Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Ring size 5.5 with speed bumps. Erica Courtney, a celebrated jewelry designer based in Los Angeles, has been at the forefront of the jewelry industry for over three decades.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Victoria Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Victoria Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Victoria Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The Victoria Pendant embodies her passion for extraordinary gems and dramatic statement jewelry, making this one-of-a-kind masterpiece an exceptional addition to any luxury jewelry c...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold “Paradise” Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold “Paradise” Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold “Paradise” Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The rich 18K yellow gold setting beautifully complements the vivid tourmaline, while sparkling diamonds add refined brilliance. Erica Courtney is celebrated for her iconic Drop Dead ...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Riviera Blue Zircon Necklace by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Riviera Blue Zircon Necklace by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Riviera Blue Zircon Necklace by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover the beauty of this 18K Yellow Gold Riviera Blue Zircon Necklace by Erica Courtney, a designer statement piece for collectors of gemstone jewelry.

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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Her designs are handcrafted by master goldsmiths, reflecting her commitment to distinctive luxury jewelry. This extraordinary sapphire statement ring is an exceptional addition to an...

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Flower Pendant by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Flower Pendant by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Flower Pendant by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this floral statement pendant showcases Courtney’s signature blend of vibrant gemstones, feminine artistry, and intricate detail. Erica Courtney ...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erica Courtney 18K Gold, Australian Opal, Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond Necklace
Erica Courtney 18K Gold, Australian Opal, Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond Necklace

Erica Courtney 18K Gold, Australian Opal, Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond Necklace

By Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The 18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Australian Opal, Paraiba Tourmaline, and Diamond Accents epitomizes Erica's dedication to creating jewelry that is not only beautiful but also tells...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond “Emerald City” Pendant by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond “Emerald City” Pendant by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond “Emerald City” Pendant by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

With its dramatic scale, vivid color, and artistic design, this Erica Courtney emerald pendant is an unforgettable addition to any fine jewelry collection.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this luxurious designer pendant exemplifies Erica Courtney’s signature approach to bold, feminine jewelry.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Rubellite & Orange Sapphire Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Rubellite & Orange Sapphire Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Rubellite & Orange Sapphire Necklace Pendant by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this one-of-a-kind statement pendant showcases Courtney’s signature talent for combining vivid gemstones with whimsical, sophisticated design. Er...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mahenge Spinel & Diamond “Julia” Ring by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Mahenge Spinel & Diamond “Julia” Ring by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Mahenge Spinel & Diamond “Julia” Ring by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, the Julia Ring exemplifies Erica Courtney’s passion for rare colored gemstones and bold, feminine jewelry.

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K YG Coco Tanzanite & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney
18K YG Coco Tanzanite & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney

18K YG Coco Tanzanite & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover Erica Courtney’s Coco Ring, an 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a 24.21-carat deep blue-purple Tanzanite.

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

These drop earrings exemplify Courtney’s talent for combining colored gemstones with feminine artistry. Erica Courtney has defined luxury through bold statement jewelry, intricate de...

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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl & 5.08 CTW Diamond Necklace by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl & 5.08 CTW Diamond Necklace by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl & 5.08 CTW Diamond Necklace by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Elevate your jewelry collection with Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Diamonds, a statement piece that reimagines classic pearls with modern glamour.

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Round Link Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 22-Inch
18K Yellow Gold Round Link Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 22-Inch

18K Yellow Gold Round Link Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 22-Inch

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Wear the toggle prominently at the front for a dramatic finish, or turn it toward the back to showcase your favorite pendant. Erica Courtney is celebrated for three decades of innova...

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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold & Riviera Blue Zircon Bracelet by Erica Courtney – 43.70 CTW
18K Yellow Gold & Riviera Blue Zircon Bracelet by Erica Courtney – 43.70 CTW

18K Yellow Gold & Riviera Blue Zircon Bracelet by Erica Courtney – 43.70 CTW

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Measuring 7.5 inches, this luxurious designer bracelet encircles the wrist with captivating color and brilliance, while a distinctive heart box clasp provides a secure finish. Erica ...

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2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 45.47 CT
18K Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 45.47 CT

18K Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 45.47 CT

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring, a statement piece centered by an incredibly rare 45.47-carat Spessartite Garnet.

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings by Erica Courtney
18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings by Erica Courtney

18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings by Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Elevate your everyday style with Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings, a luxurious take on classic diamond hoops.

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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Juno Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 11.40 CT
18K Yellow Gold Juno Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 11.40 CT

18K Yellow Gold Juno Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 11.40 CT

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Available in size 7, the Juno Ring reflects Courtney’s talent for transforming rare colored gemstones into extraordinary jewelry. For three decades, Erica Courtney has defined luxury...

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Kali Mahenge Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 12.14 CT
18K Yellow Gold Kali Mahenge Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 12.14 CT

18K Yellow Gold Kali Mahenge Garnet & Diamond Ring by Erica Courtney – 12.14 CT

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover the Erica Courtney 18K Yellow Gold Kali Ring, an extraordinary one-of-a-kind statement piece featuring a 12.14-carat Asscher-cut Mahenge garnet.

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ball Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18-Inch
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ball Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18-Inch

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ball Chain Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18-Inch

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ball Chain, an elegant 18-inch necklace designed for effortless luxury.

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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Inside Out Huggies with "Carol" Removable Dangles by Erica Courtney
18K Gold Inside Out Huggies with "Carol" Removable Dangles by Erica Courtney

18K Gold Inside Out Huggies with "Carol" Removable Dangles by Erica Courtney

By Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

With a total of 90 diamonds adorning the dangles, these earrings are a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern glamour. Erica Courtney, a celebrated jewelry designer based in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold

18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney

18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney

By Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The cathedral setting elevates the gemstones, creating a dramatic and regal presentation. Erica Courtney, a celebrated jewelry designer based in Los Angeles, has been a leading fig...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Ring with Csarite, Pink Sapphires, and Diamonds by Erica Courtney
18K Rose Gold Ring with Csarite, Pink Sapphires, and Diamonds by Erica Courtney

18K Rose Gold Ring with Csarite, Pink Sapphires, and Diamonds by Erica Courtney

By Erica Courtney

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The warm tones of the 18K rose gold setting provide a perfect complement to the Csarite and pink sapphires, making this ring a harmonious blend of elegance and sophistication. Eric...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Erica Molinari 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Fleur De Lis Key Lock Shield Pendant
Erica Molinari 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Fleur De Lis Key Lock Shield Pendant

Erica Molinari 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Fleur De Lis Key Lock Shield Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ Silver Center Weight: 6.75 Grams Width: 23.5mm (approx. 0.92") (at the widest area) Height (w/o bail): 26.7mm (1") Inside Bail Measurements: 4.2x3....

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Erica  10K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Ring  .25 CTW Natural Round Diamonds
Erica  10K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Ring  .25 CTW Natural Round Diamonds

Erica 10K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Ring .25 CTW Natural Round Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

This elegant 10K white gold ring features .25 CTW of natural round diamonds in a classic channel setting, offering a sleek profile with just the right amount of sparkle. Perfect as a...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K YG Merelani Mint Garnet, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond “Cupcake” Ring
18K YG Merelani Mint Garnet, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond “Cupcake” Ring

18K YG Merelani Mint Garnet, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond “Cupcake” Ring

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A spectacular choice for collectors, this luxury gemstone ring captures Erica Courtney’s glamorous, artistic aesthetic and makes a distinctive addition to any fine jewelry collection.

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Canary Tourmaline, Lavender Tanzanite, Blue Zircon & Diamond Dro
18K Yellow Gold Canary Tourmaline, Lavender Tanzanite, Blue Zircon & Diamond Dro

18K Yellow Gold Canary Tourmaline, Lavender Tanzanite, Blue Zircon & Diamond Dro

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Part of Courtney’s distinctive Wisteria design, these luxurious earrings showcase her passion for rare, colorful gemstones and sophisticated statement jewelry. Erica Courtney is cele...

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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Bead Ball Stretch Bracelets
Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Bead Ball Stretch Bracelets

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Bead Ball Stretch Bracelets

Located in Dallas, TX

Gold Bead Ball Stretch Bracelets - Five stack-able bead bracelet. Pictured one 3 mm, one 4 mm, two 5mm, one 6mm. New with DeMesy pouch. Wearable all day and in the shower and they ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet
Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

Located in Dallas, TX

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet - Gold filled paper clip cable link chain bracelet. Length size 7 inches. Can be sized down. Perfect for layering or worn alone....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet
Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

Located in Dallas, TX

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Bracelet - Gold filled paper clip cable link chain bracelet. Length size 7 inches. Can be sized down. Perfect for layering or worn alone....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Necklace
Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Necklace

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Erica Kleiman Gold Filled Paper Clip Chain Necklace - Gold filled paper clip cable link chain bracelet. Length size 15 inches. Can be sized down. Perfect for layering or worn alone....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Erica Courtney Citrine and Diamond Ring
Erica Courtney Citrine and Diamond Ring

Erica Courtney Citrine and Diamond Ring

Located in Houston, TX

18 karat yellow gold cross ring with citrine and diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Diamond Gold Swirl Link Necklace

Erica Courtney Diamond Gold Swirl Link Necklace

By Erica Courtney

Located in Vail, CO

Gold swirl motif link necklace, with eight bezel-set near-colorless round diamond accents weighing approximately 0.48 total carats, in 18k yellow gold, with a gold toggle clasp, sign...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Pave Diamond Bar Link Bracelet

Erica Courtney Pave Diamond Bar Link Bracelet

By Erica Courtney

Located in Greenwich, CT

Link bracelet, designed with two large curved bar-shaped links pavé- set with round-cut diamonds on a collet-set round-cut diamond and oval link chain, with a diamond-set toggle and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Erica Courtney Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring

Erica Courtney Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring

Located in Houston, TX

18 karat yellow gold yellow sapphire with Cross with Diamond Trim

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney ​Pavé Diamond Gold Bar Link Bracelet

Erica Courtney ​Pavé Diamond Gold Bar Link Bracelet

By Erica Courtney

Located in Vail, CO

Link bracelet, designed with two large curved bar-shaped links pavé- set with round-cut diamonds on a collet-set round-cut diamond and oval link chain, with a diamond-set toggle and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Garnet and Diamond Gold Necklace
Erica Courtney Garnet and Diamond Gold Necklace

Erica Courtney Garnet and Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Link Necklace 18 karat gold $450 Garnet and Diamond 18 karat gold neck piece $11,250 Sold Separately or together

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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Garnet and diamond Earrings with Huggies
Erica Courtney Garnet and diamond Earrings with Huggies

Erica Courtney Garnet and diamond Earrings with Huggies

Located in Houston, TX

18k gold and diamond huggies $720 18 karat gold and Diamond and Garnet earrings $12,600 sold separately or together

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Pearl and Diamond Earrings with Huggies
Erica Courtney Pearl and Diamond Earrings with Huggies

Erica Courtney Pearl and Diamond Earrings with Huggies

Located in Houston, TX

Large Diamond huggies $716 and Pearl Earrings $6750 Sold Separately or together

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Pearl with Brown Diamond and Gold Link
Erica Courtney Pearl with Brown Diamond and Gold Link

Erica Courtney Pearl with Brown Diamond and Gold Link

Located in Houston, TX

18 karat Gold Link Necklace $200 18 karat gold pearl with Diamonds and a Brown Diamond

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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl

Erica Courtney Gold and Diamond Flower Piece With link
Erica Courtney Gold and Diamond Flower Piece With link

Erica Courtney Gold and Diamond Flower Piece With link

Located in Houston, TX

18 karat gold link Necklace $600 and 18 karat Gold and Diamond Flower piece $10,800

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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Erica Courtney Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Skull Pendant Enhancer
Erica Courtney Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Skull Pendant Enhancer

Erica Courtney Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Skull Pendant Enhancer

By Erica Courtney

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Featuring a 14mm cultured black Tahitian pearl supported by an 18K white gold diamond set skull pendant enhancer. Stamped 18K EC. Can be worn on a gold chain, leather cord or pearl s...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Erica Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of erica jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of erica jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 21st Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Take a look at a choice in our collection of erica jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Finding an object in our assortment of erica jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Erica Jewelry?

The price for a piece of erica jewelry starts at $126 and tops out at $25,200 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,400.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.