Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 6.76 carats of carved multi gemstone, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .45 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 53.01 carats of carved multi gemstone, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .78 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, G...
Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 12.2 carats of carved multi gemstone, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .69 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, G...
Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings en Tremblant Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond earrings en tremblant feature a flower arrangement of faceted Thai rubies of fiery color (8.90 carats). The central motif is set “en tremblant”, a complicated te...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Gemstone Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These colorful earrings have a beautiful floral design decorated in buff top calibre cut rubies, sapphires, tsavorite garnets and amethyst and 68 round brilliant cut diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
15.82 Carat Carved Amethyst Topaz 14 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 15.82 carats hand carved amethyst, topaz and .46 carats ruby.
Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Amethyst Topaz 14 Karat Gold Triple Drop Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings are set with 8.99 carats hand carved amethyst, 5.15 carats topaz, .40 carats ruby and sapphire.
Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
23.21 Carat Carved Garnet Quartz 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 23.21 carats hand carved garnet, quartz, ruby, topaz and emerald.
Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
$807Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond and gemstone flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
$724Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond and gemstone flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 37.0 carats of carved multi gemstone, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .47 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Multi-Gem Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Oval cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 1.60 carats, Oval cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.60 carats, Oval cut Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 7.61 carats of carved multi gemstone, amethyst, citrine and .15 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other flower collectio...
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Silver, Low Karat Rose Gold, and Ruby Flower Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of floral ear clips adorned with round rubies, weighing 15.3 grams.
Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Multi-Colour Sapphire & Fancy Diamond Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.30x1.80x0.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "144 Brown Diamonds 0.97 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.17 CT 50 Green Garnet 0.71 CT 60 Pink Sapphire 0.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.20 CT 18K...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Italian Multicolor Gemstone Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant retro clip-on earrings feature clusters of blossoming flowers with white enamel petals crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 12 round cabochon turquoises, 12 mixed-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunburst Ruby Crystal Flower Blossom Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Red Circle Round Crystal Blossom Flourish Flower Sunburst Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2 carat Diamond Flower Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Symbol of remembrance and eternal love, the Forget-Me-Not flower has become an everlasting flower. This innovative pair of earrings made in 18 karat white gold, over 2ct diamonds and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Carving Flower Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.038g, Amethyst:3.48ct, Garnet:4.64ct, Quartz:10.77ct, Ruby:0.34ct Sapphire:0.2 ct Topaz:0.18ct
Amethyst, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yell...
18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Flower Earrings by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN now features a delightful pink touch, which is this year's trend colour. Perfect for daily wear and fashion, these earrings celebrate the early flowering almond tree, a sym...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.8 Carats Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 18.8 carats of carved multi gemstone, emerald, topaz, ruby and .37 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Flower Earrings by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN now features a delightful pink touch, which is this year's trend colour. Perfect for daily wear and fashion, these earrings celebrate the early flowering almond tree, a sym...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,730Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Carved Flower Chandelier Earring With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.607g,D:0.47ct, Emer:0.13ct,Mix :37.00ct,Ruby:0.16ct,
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Ruby Diamond Flower Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ear clips made in France set with old mine and Old European Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carats, and 42 rubies weighing approximately 2.25 carats. The diamonds are set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$6,792Sale Price|20% Off
9.15 Carat Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Modern Style Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
9.15 Carat Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Modern Style Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold These Ruby Flower Earrings celebrate the beauty of nature through an elegant floral-inspired design.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Round Flower Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, finished with a unique velvet background look. These...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Ruby Logo Red CC Coco Spiral Flower Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gripoix Ruby Red Cabochon Crystal Logo CC Coco Flower Round Twist Spiral Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Cluster Three Drop Flower Earrings 0.99 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of graduated flower cluster earrings, featuring a total of just under 1.00 carat diamond (0.99 carat) of round brilliant cut 7 stones diamond in each cluster col...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,600Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Flexible Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A feminine pair of earrings featuring 8.82 carats of oval shaped vivid red rubies and 2.96 carats of VS quality round cut diamonds. The pendulum style earrings have a soft movement t...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$6,995
Ruby Gold Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
5 graceful petals encrusted with beautifully matched, round faceted rubies create a flower of uncompromising beauty! Removable 18KWG enhancers seductively dangle and effortlessly pr...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,678 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Arabesque Flower Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Ruby Arabesque Flower Earrings, These came from ornamental ironwork inspiration with my love of arabesque curves, and flower studies. Years of photographing flowers f...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,060 / item
10 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Wild Flower Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
10 Karat White Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these exclusively for 1stdibs.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$3,040 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Arabesque Flower Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Ruby Arabesque Flower Earrings, These came from ornamental ironwork inspiration with my love of arabesque curves, and flower studies. Years of photographing flowers ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,249
Pair of Ruby, 14k Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (38) round-cut rubies, 1.00 ct. tw., set in 14k yellow gold flower mountings, 18 mm, completed by post and omega backs, marked 14ct., Gross weight 12.14 grams.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,032 / item
Invisible set flower ruby earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Floral design with Mystery set natural Ruby 20 mm size which are light weight & easy on ears. Made in 18kt white gold in only 7 grams using 3.45 cut customized handpicked ruby and 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,900 / item
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these exclusively for 1stdibs.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,900 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these exclusively for 1stdibs.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,550
Burma Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings 18k Gold, Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
These beautiful 1.27 ct. natural Burma Ruby Earrings Stud earrings are the perfect addition to any jewellery collection. They are of high quality, created by skilled craftsmen. Made ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,562
Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Very delicate long and narrow old gold earrings with small diamonds. A flower in the middle with a ruby in the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$1,600
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Daisy Stud Flower Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Daisy Stud Earrings 2 Rubies - 0.438 CT Diamonds - 0.22 CT 18K Gold - 5.40 GM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,750
Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings set in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stylish earrings feature 10 oval Rubies, 1.95 carat total weight. Surrounded by round diamonds, with a round diamond center, 0.45 carat total weight. Set in 18K A pair of be...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,690 / item
Hydrangea Flower Earrings, Solid 14k Rose Gold, Ruby
By Iulia Ivan Jewelry
Located in Jucu de Sus, CJ
Each flower is crafted in wax and then cast in gold. Materials: Flower and Omega Clip: Solid 14k Gold Size approx: flower: 1" x 1" (25 mm x 25 mm) Weight: approx 6,5 grams/ 1 earrin...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,516
Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Absolute unique rubies and diamond earrings, to enhance your dresses with style and elegance. Comes with clips and studs/ either can be removed upon request without charge 10 rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,000
Yellow Gold, Oval Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous and chic 18K yellow gold flower earrings composed of individual petals, ever so slightly bombe' (domed) emulating a the current of a gentle whisper, completely decorated wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
1940s Cartier Ruby Gold Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York , NY
Ruby flower earrings mounted in 18K rose gold by Cartier, circa 1940s
Unavailable|$15,600
PAOLO PIOVAN Gold Ruby Diamond Flowers Brooch and Earrings
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, diamond and ruby earrings and brooch handmade in Italy and signed Paolo Piovan.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Andreoli 2.32 Carat Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Earrings CDC Certified
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli 2.32 Carat Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Flower Earrings CDC Certified These earrings feature: - 9.22 Carat Diamond - 2.32 Carat Ruby Burma Certified - 17.56 Gram 18K White G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,000
Estate Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
DESIGNER: Tiffany & Co. METAL: 18k Yellow Gold STONES: Rubies, Diamonds RUBY WEIGHT: 14.2 Carat DIAMOND WEIGHT: 2 Carat (1ct each diamond centerstone) DIAMOND COLOR: G DI...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Flower Hoop Reversible Earrings by AGARO
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
In 22K gold, diamonds (0.06 cts), rubies (0.06 cts), blue sapphire (0.03 its), and vitreous enamel.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$1,998 / set
Anais Rheiner 18 Karat White Gold Asymmetrical Emerald Ruby Flower Stud Earrings
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
These Anais Rheiner handmade pair of 18 karat white gold earrings weigh approximately 2 grams. The earrings are set with emeralds and rubies and are asymmetrical with a butterfly fas...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,060
Ruby and Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flower cluster stud earrings, centering a round faceted ruby surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamond petals.
White Gold
Piranesi Classic Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold with Ruby and White Diamond
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Piranesi classic flower earrings in 18K white gold with ruby and white diamond Stud Earrings in Ruby and Diamond set in 18K White Gold Round ruby 1.04cts round white diamonds Earri...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,880 / set
18 Karat White Gold Asymmetrical Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
These Anais Rheiner handmade pair of 18 karat white gold earrings weigh approximately 2 grams. The earrings are set with emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires. They are asymmetrical. ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,460
2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Halo Screw Back Stud Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
These earrings are made in house using fine Mozambique rubies. The total weight of rubies is 2.10 ct. Each Ruby is a little over 1.05 ct. Elegant and timeless designed earrings that ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.48 Carats Round Morganite w/ Ruby & Diamond 14K White Gold Flower Stud Earring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary flower motif stud earrings set in 14 Karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$860 / item
18 Karat Gold Green Agate Red Ruby Flower Handmade Stud Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
High Jewellery Made in Italy with natural precious stones. • 18k yellow gold • Green Agate flowers, 1.5 cm diameter • Natural Ruby, brilliant cut, 0.4 ct, 2 mm diameter • Total weig...
Agate, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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