Vintage 1960s Gold Sea Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1960s 1 1/8 x 7/8 inches
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold Sea Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1960s 1 1/8 x 7/8 inches
18k Gold
1.80tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Gold Tuba Sea Shell Dangle Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Meticulously crafted in 14k gold, these earrings combine the natural beauty of emeralds with the whimsical allure of a sea shell tuba, creating a delightful and eye-catching accessor...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90tcw 14K Lush Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Gold Sea Shell Dangle Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adding a touch of whimsy and elegance, a gorgeous gold sea shell dangles from each stud. Crafted in 14k gold, these earrings combine the natural beauty of emeralds with the charm of ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,750 / set
W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Rare, striking, large purple sea urchin shell, 14K gold and oval faceted cut amethyst earrings by MAZ 20th Century The sea urchin shell with lovely ombre color variation, deeper purp...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$352Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.62 in L 0.79 in
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and sea, yacht, marina painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with sapphire cab, sea inspired drawing.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Sea Shell Carol Dauplaise Gold Gilt Earrings New Never worn- 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Carol Dauplaise is a former employee of Miriam Haskell. Company founded in 1979. This set is New Old stock, never worn with a Sea Shell Motif. Earrings on clip on's. Measuring 1.38 i...
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold sea shell enamel pearl designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and pearls • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2.38" by 1" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Yves Saint Laurent Sea Shell Earclips
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent gilt bronze nugget and pink painted lacquer sea shells, long earclips by Robert Goossens. Excellent Condition. 1990's France. Length 3.50" x Width 2"
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Sea shell Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Seashell Earrings New old stock. Earrings are clip-ons. Matching Necklace and Brooch listed as well. Measuring 1.76 inches x 1.76 inches. More Aurientis...
Gilt Metal
【Caelmare】Shell Bloom Turquoise & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of seashells gently fanned by the ocean breeze, these drop earrings from the Caelmare collection pair graceful curves with soft brilliance. Fan-shaped turquoise forms the...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
$12,000
W 1 in L 2.5 in
A. Clunn Drop Earring with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
This elegant earring is 18kt Yellow Gold with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Pearl and Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique playful shell earrings with an elegant twist with white freshwater pearls on top. Set in 14k yellow gold. #61482
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Gold Beaded Earrings with Sea Shell Cameos
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
9 carat Gold beaded earrings with 6.5 mm Sea Shell Cameos.
Gold, 9k Gold
Gold Shell White Keshi South Sea Pearls White Diamonds Studs Earrings
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Lust Gold Harvest stud earrings of 18ct yellow gold with soft edged white South Sea keshi pearls of high luster embellished with 0.10 carat brilliant cut white diamonds..
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Cameo Italiano Roses on Sea shell cameo earrings.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved roses on a sea shell cameo set in a 18ct Gold plated silver earrings .
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 35mm Cameo Earrings.
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18 Carat Rose Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Rose Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 35mm Cameo Earrings.
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 21mm Sea Shell Cameos earrings.
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Christian LaCroix Gold Star Fish and Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic...Christian Lacroix 1980's Large Gold Star Fish w/Sea Shell Accents Earrings! Please note: All sales are final however; we will allow for an exchange up to 7 days aft...
Unavailable
W 1 in L 1 in
Diana Kim England Gold Scallop Shell, Sea Star, Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Quite often when I design with scallops, different preferences can be found as to the orientation of the shell. When a scallop shell is worn with the shell's ridges fanning out it ca...
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pearl Sea Shells 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Dangle Chain Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Glamorous earrings with two delicate 18k yellow gold chains that end in pearls.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sorab & Roshi Cone Shell Earrings with South Sea Pearl
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cone shell flower Earrings with South Sea Pearl center. signed Sorab & Roshi.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Maz Natural Sea Shell and Blue Topaz Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mounts
By Maz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Natural sea shell earrings each bezel set with four faceted round blue topaz mounted in 14kt yellow gold with clip and post backs.
Topaz, 14k Gold
Mazza Bartholomew Grey Sea Shell Coral Pearl Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gray sea shell ear clip earrings with cabochon-cut red coral and white pearls crafted in 18-karat yellow gold designed by Mazza Bartholomew.
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Bracelet
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 40mm Sea Shell Cameo Bracelet 16cm. Fully handcarved Portrait on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver cuff bracelet. Carvi...
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, rings and pendant with colored cz and tourquoise paste.
Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. "Sacred" Sea shell cameo parure, necklace and its earrings.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
A necklace and its matching earrings make a stunning set. Made in Italy custom jewelry parure features fully handcarved Madonna on sea shell cameos set in a 18 carat gold plated 9...
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
David Webb Gold Sea Shell Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great pair of David Webb gold earrings designed as sea shells. Features amazing textured details making the earrings look very close to the natural shells.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Clam Shell Stud Earrings, 14K Gold, Sea Life Earrings, Deep Sea Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold clam shell stud earrings by Breakell. These earrings feature a three dimensional clam shell design with a textured finish and pierced push back...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Clam Shell Stud Earrings, 14K Gold, Sea Life Earrings, Deep Sea Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold clam shell stud earrings by Breakell. These earrings feature a three dimensional clam shell design with a textured finish and pierced push back...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Clam Sea Shell Earring Stud
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Sea Shell Stud made using a real sea shell as a reference and the ancient lost wax technique.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold earrings featuring a sea shell design accented with a swirl of brilliant-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Gold and Turquoise Spiral Sea Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A nicely carved and detailed pair of spiral sea shell earrings circa 1980. The earrings are gold plate and set with two shades of faux turquoise cabochons.
Gold Plate
Shell Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Backings Estate Jewelry Ocean Sea
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of estate shell earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The charming earrings feature a shell design in a high polished finish. The earrings are hollow and have ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1990s Gold Tone Sea Shell Earrings Clip Back
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior 1990s gold tone sea shell clip on earrings. Approximately 1.5" by .5".
David Webb Sea Shell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 karat Yellow Gold David Webb clip on earrings. Intertwined Sea Shell motif.
18k Gold
Snail and Sea Shell earring studs in gold one of a kind in stock
Located in London, GB
These stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Studs are truly unique, evoking the essence of the sea and summer.
18k Gold
Sophia D. 1.10 Carat Diamond and Sea Shell Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Unique 18 karat yellow gold with 1.10 carat sea shell diamond earring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
L'OREE du BOIS Clip On Earrings - Gold Tone, Green Stone on a Sea Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
L'OREE du BOIS clip on earrings feature sea shells with gold tone encased green stone embellishments throughout.
Seaman Schepps Turbo Collection Turquoise Gold Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 karat yellow gold Seamon Schepps pearl, and turquoise shell earrings from the Turbo Shell Collection. The cabochon turquoise stones are set at the top and bottom of the earrings. ...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Napier Sea Shell Charm Earrings
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Napier Sea Shell Charm Earrings from the 1950's. Clip back fittings with hollow charms which are easy to wear and not heavy.
Gold Plate
Triple Gold Diamond and Onyx Sea Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rich & luxurious 18kt Yellow Gold Sea Shell clip on Earrings trimmed with a row of full cut clean white Diamonds & Carved Onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Sea-Shell Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These estate earrings of opulent and colorful aesthetic designed to simulate natural sea-shells, are crafted in 14K yellow gold and mother of pearl (also referred to as Abalone shell...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Sea Shell Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Sea Shell form Earrings, measuring 9/16 X 1/2 inch, having a realistic textured finish and each set with a Round brilliant cut Diamond to...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Diamond Seashell Earring Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Diamond Sea Shell Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These ADORABLE seashell diamond earrings are fun and cute! With round brilliant, white diamonds set in a white gold setting in the center of the yellow gold seashell. The seashells a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Important 18KT Gold Gorgeous VERDURA 18KT Gold Sea Shell Cabochon Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Pair of Important Estate Radiant VERDURA 18KT Gold and Cabochon Earrings. the polished gold shell-form earrings each accompanies by ca...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Turbo Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These earrings make a statement and will look beautiful with any outfit! Wear them at the beach or anywhere. 14 karat yellow gold post and lever back. 2 shells with 14ky twist compl...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Studio Rêves Sea Shell Inspired Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Gross Weight: 12.62 gms Diamond Weight: 2.23 cts IGI Certified Video of the product can be shared upon Request. The pear, oval and round rose cut diamonds is encased within a swirl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage sea shell starfish gold designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JE...
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Sea shell Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Created by famed Parisian designer Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Sea Shell Earring with pearls insets, what a dynamic design Measuring 1.5 in diameter This French jewelry designer h...
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 0.79 in W 0.71 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Schlumberger Sea Shells Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This is an iconic pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., back ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Large Scallop Sea Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) clip earrings feature a lovely sea motiff scallop shell design in a rich gold tone.
Gold Plate
Japanese Pink Coral Carved Sea Shell 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Glamorous round natural coral with delicate 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings. These armonious Corallium Elatius Japanese sea shells move subtly for a fresh and fashionable look.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16mm Sea Shell Cameos earrings.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. Angel with the harp, Sea shell cameo earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved "Angel with the harp" on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver earrings.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.62 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in L 1.62 in
Seaman Schepps 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Rome, IT
14 Kt. yellow gold clip-on earrings with sea shells. This pair of earrings are hand-Made in USA.
14k Gold
Pearl Sea Shells 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Dangle Chain Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Glamorous earrings with two delicate 18k yellow gold chains that end in pearls.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 6.20 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings, 1.5 Inch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement from one of the world’s most iconic maisons, these vintage Cartier door knocker earrings are crafted in Step into the world of timeless luxury with this extraord...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Comes in Rose Gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$352Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.62 in L 0.79 in
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and sun and moon with star painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with opal cab, sun and moon with star drawing. Day and night earrings. Custom order a unique art nature inspired earrings with sun and moon wit...
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 10.70 grams Band Width: 8mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
$38,125
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in honeyed Miel. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K Ye...
$32,060Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum and Diamond Bow Clasp Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
A stunning mid-20th-century bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing the maison’s signature refinement in both form and function. This elegant piece features nine rows of lustrous,...
Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 4 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&am...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and co Gold Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Authentic Tiffany & co Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold approx 22.80 grams Stamp: 585 tiffany & co Double lock for extra security. Previously owned - Great condition as new....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$158,801
W 0.6 in D 0.36 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.87 in
Hemmerle Munich Bracelet and Ring and 21 ct Santa Maria Color precious Aquamarin
By Hemmerle
Located in Viena, Viena
A stunning pair of bracelet and ring, created in Munich Germany by the jewelry house of Hemmerle, back in the 1990's. Hemmerle jewelry pieces are rare and very hard to find. The cr...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White 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.
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.
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.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.