Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
These earrings feature a stunning arrangement of old European cut diamonds, with a central stone surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds; all possessing a strong white colour tone.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian Diamond Cluster Earrings Old Mine Cut
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of Early Victorian diamond cluster earrings, each designed as a flowerhead cluster centred by an old-cut diamond and surrounded by four larger old-cut diamonds, inter...
Diamond
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster and Enamel Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding pair of diamond cluster earrings taken from the Victorian period.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Earrings, 18k White
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Earrings. Matching Ring available. Made in 18K White Gold. Length 1 1/4 inches. The center stones are appx. 1.15 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16 carats, and the other weighing 2.95 carats. The earrings features jackets with 10 Old...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Circa 1940s Platinum Old European Diamond Cluster Earrings - VHK#261a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 18k Clip Back [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.1 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 5.20ct total weight Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Cluster Earrings. 3TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1840 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old Mine Cut Primary Stone Color: I-J Color Primary Ston...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Old & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 3.3 grams Earring Length: 20mm Cluster Dimensions: 10mm x 10mm Total Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.24ct (0.12ct each ear) Total Rose Cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of antique diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 4.67ctw Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The central diamonds are surrounded by a cluster of 8 old cut diamonds, creating an impactful daisy cluster shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Estate Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings – 18K White Gold~2.24 CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings – 18K White Gold~2.24 CTW These estate earrings are made in 18K white gold and set with a lively arrangement of old mine cut diamonds to...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful a pair of antique diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece has been crafted from 18ct gold and features a radiant collection of chunky old mine cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Gold and Silver Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous Victorian perfectly preserved suite, composed of clip-on earrings and ring, set with Old Mine cut diamonds, mounted in 18k rose Gold and silver. On the ring we estimated a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful pair of earrings dating back to the early 1900s. The earrings feature bright white chunky old cut diamonds that are set in a cluster style.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian amethyst and diamond cluster earrings
Located in New York, NY
Atw diamonds 1.75 cts. These elegant Victorian earrings showcase the enduring appeal of the classic gemstone cluster, pairing vibrant amethysts with a luminous border of rose-cut an...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
8.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver with 2 center Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.80 carats and surrounding Old European cut Diamonds weighing appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Russian 2.40 Carats Cluster Old Mind Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 1925s old mind cut diamond earrings with an estimate weight of 2.40 carats H color white central stone diameter 5.63mm approximately 0.70 ct each central diamond flan...
$81,280Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum Old Cut and Old European Cluster Pearl Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A Pair Of Vintage David Webb Platinum Cultured Pearl Diamond Clip On Earrings. We love these earrings not just for it's size but also for the beautiful vintage cut diamonds that crea...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, England
A classic pair of Edwardian cluster earrings, crafted in 18ct gold and platinum and set with deep blue sapphires surrounded by bright old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.96 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond cluster earrings in 14k white gold. 18 round Old European cut diamond clusters, set in 14k white gold settings. 18 round old European cut diamonds, I-J VS-SI approx. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Earrings. GIA 1.20TCW Euro Diamond Earrings Platinum I VVS2 SI1
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Color: I Color Clarity: SI1, VVS2 Stone: Diamond Material: Platinum Stone Cut: Old European Cut These elegant diamond cluster earrings each feature a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and 4.40 Carats Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco Platinum and 4.40 Carats Old European Diamond Cluster Earrings Center diamonds weight 2.40 Carats Center Diamonds weigh 2.40 Carats in Total Total Diamond Weight is ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.20ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
These gorgeous Art Deco earrings come with alpha backs. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Mine Cut Carat Weight: 5.20 Total Colour: H – I Clarity: VS-SI Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings Circa 1900-1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful pair of Edwardian earrings featuring a early European cut diamonds to a two tiered diamond cluster in a gallery claw settings. The two pieces are joined and suspended by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Pearl And Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
An adorable pair of cluster earrings feature lustrous natural pearls wrapped with a scalloped diamond border in 18 karat yellow gold. Sweet as can be. Circa 1900. Perfect Condition ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco period comes these stunning drop earrings. Each earring features a central 0.20 carat old cut diamond, surrounded by a cluster of additional diamonds totalling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Antique Dangle Cluster Diamond Earrings, Circa 1901-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
The cluster style drop of each earring is ornamented to the centre with a claw set 14 Old European round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These sparkly old mine cut diamond cluster earrings hold a total of approximately 65pts each.
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 2.90 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These charming Victorian cluster earrings showcase a beautiful arrangement of 20 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.90 carats, displaying a soft and romantic sparkle with...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.90 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A radiant pair of turn-of-the-century treasures, these Victorian cluster earrings showcase two luminous old European cut diamonds at their centers, totaling approximately 1.60 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.7 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each earring is meticulously crafted in 14k white gold and centers on a captivating Old European cut diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian 1.54 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive floral earrings are embellished with a feature 0.63ct and 0.61ct claw set Old European cut diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian period, these diamond cluster earrings are truly beautiful. Hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold they feature a 0.50 carat old cut diamonds at the centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 3.63 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian 14k gold earrings sparkle with 3.63 carats of old mine cut diamonds in a romantic, antique silhouette full of historical charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.20 Carats Old European Cut Earrings. Diamond Earrings Platinum I VVS2 SI1
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Color: I Color Clarity: SI1, VVS2 Stone: Diamond Material: Platinum Stone Cut: Old European Cut These elegant diamond cluster earrings each feature a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian natural pearl and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, two in total, approxima...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These sparkly old mine cut diamond cluster earrings hold a total of approximately 1.20ct between them.
Diamond, Gold
Antique Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.30 carat untreated Basaltic sapphire and 2.10 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum set cluster earrings; part of our diverse g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian style 3 carat diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These modern 18k yellow gold cluster earrings, designed in the Victorian style, feature two old European cut diamonds totaling 1.04 carats, I-J color, VS clarity, surrounded by 18 ol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond earrings. They are set with centre, natural seed pearls beautiful & surrounded by natural diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian style 2.61 carat diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian-inspired earrings shimmer with the charm of antique design, featuring twenty old mine cut diamonds totaling 2.61 carats. The diamonds, with their soft faceting and H ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,214Sale Price / set|20% Off
Victorian Diamond Cluster Earrings 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian diamond cluster earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Dutch 2.35 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each earring is embellished with a suspended cluster design, ornamented to the centre with a stunning feature collet set 0.39ct and 0.33ct Old European round cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.40 carat diamond cabochon emerald gold and silver cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful Victorian diamond and emerald cluster earrings are a richly romantic pair from the 1880’s, full of antique character, color, and old-world charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, two in total, one 8.5mm x 8.6mm...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 2.46Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each earring is embellished with a suspended millegrain decorated floral cluster design, ornamented to the center with a stunning feature collet set 0.20ct and 0.22ct Old European ro...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Late Deco 3.30ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Late Deco design, these floral cluster earrings showcase seven transitional cut diamonds at the centre, surrounded by sparkling eight cut accents, for a total of 1.15 cara...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50ct Antique Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings Cluster 14k Gold Silver Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The delightful antique earrings are set with shimmering clusters of old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 3.80ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
These endearing pair of diamond cluster earrings date back to the artistic Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
ART-DECO Cluster Earrings in 18K Platinum With 12.60 CTW Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This extraordinary pair of antique-style estate cluster earrings features two monumental old European-cut natural diamonds, weighing a combined total of approximately 6.30 carats (ap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Silver Over Gold and 7.50 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Earrings C.1850s
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 7.50ct Old Mine and Old Euro Cut Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Earrings c.1850 As fascination with astronomy grew throughout the Victorian era, the image of...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
14ct Gold 1940s Garnet & Diamond Bangle, Converts to Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Bangle 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s Introducing a remarkable Victorian jewellery set, crafted in exquisite 14ct rose gold. This extraordinary ensemble features a ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,125Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 6 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large 14k gold earrings in floral designe with an estimate old mine cut diamond weight of 6 carats H color white excellent spark earrings lenght 2cm ( item located in califor...
Unavailable
Pair of Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Pair of claw set diamond cluster stud earrings, featuring 2.83cts of old cut diamonds set in 18ct yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mindi Mond 5.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Old mine diamonds set in a cluster custom 18k gold mounting. 2 larger center diamonds are approx 1.65 CTW VS2-SI.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Classic Natural Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Classic Pair of Natural Bouton Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Earrings. Mounted in Platinum. The natural saltwater pearl boutons certified by GCS Laboratory, London. An elegant pair ...
Victorian Grey Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The clusters dangle from a fixed bar which hold a further four diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940's Old Cushion Cut Daisy Cluster Stud Earrings in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Emanate timeless elegance with these exquisite 1940's Old Cushion Cut Daisy Cluster Stud Earrings, masterfully crafted in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Cluster Gold on Silver Cluster Earrings, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian fine quality old cut diamond cluster earrings silver on gold set 1880c
Diamond
Victorian 2.91 Carat Ruby & 2.18 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
A striking pair of ruby and diamond cluster earrings. Each of the rubies displays a strong pinkish red, the tone of which is emphasised by the border of twelve white and bright old c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Bloxham, GB
A good pair of 18ct yellow gold Victorian earrings. Each earring has been set with a natural pearl surrounded by a carat of diamonds. They are a useful pair of earrings that can be w...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Hanging Cluster Earrings
Located in Munich, DE
Under the top part with four old mine cut diamonds dangles a round faceted vibrant purple amethyst surrounded by twelve old mine cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 0.73 in W 0.47 in
Victorian 3.38 Carat Diamond Cluster Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Seattle, WA
Each of these classic Victorian diamond cluster earrings features a central prong-set old mine-cut diamond, weighing 1.32 carats (total) with a VS2-SI1 clarity and L-M color.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 4.72 Carat Natural Green Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
Top grade natural sapphire earrings. The perfectly matched old cut green sapphires – certified as natural and without heat treatment – display a rich, olive-y green, the colour of wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
18 Karat Gold Oval Cabochon Sapphire Circular cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings. Each designed as an oval sapphire cabochon and circular-cut diamond cluster, suspended from a similarly-cut diamond trefoil and triangular pa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
H 0.63 in Dm 0.52 in
Art Deco Salt Sea Pearl and 2.0 Carat Diamond G VVS Classy Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must Superb in quality, Art Deco period classy cluster earrings set with lustrous Pearls and high content of sparkly old cut Diamonds – 1925 ca Hand crafted to the highes...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a radiant pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each earring showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond, surrounded by a halo of smaller matching diamonds; a...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional pair of earrings that date back to the late 19th century. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, each piece showcases a cluster of chunky old cut diamonds that are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each earring features a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller matching stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pair of antique cluster earrings. Each earring features a centralised old European cut diamond, surrounded by a halo of smaller matching diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pair of antique cluster earrings. Each earring features a centralised old European cut diamond, surrounded by a halo of smaller matching diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating pair of diamond cluster earrings originally dating back to the Victorian era.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a single row of smaller matchi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Old Cut Diamond Cluster Pendent Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Of target design, set with single and old brilliant-cut diamonds, beneath a similarly-cut diamond surmount, diamonds approx. 3.50cts total, length 2.5cm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 These classic antique cluster earrings are crafted in 14K gold and prong-set with chunky old mine cut and old European cut diamonds (I-J color, VS1-SI1 clarity).
Diamond
Victorian Diamond Old-Cut Cluster Earrings, circa 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Diamond Old-Cut Cluster Earrings, ca. 1890s A very elegant pair of old-cut diamond cluster earrings, centring old-cut diamonds of ca. 0.7 carats each and surrounded by a c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Contemporary GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
Each earring depicts a floral cluster motif centrally set with 9 old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous pair of Diamond cluster drop earrings set in 18k white gold consisting of 2 big old mine cut diamonds in the centre and surrounded by 16 old mine cut diamonds having a tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Old Cut Diamond 5ct Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 5ct. total Diameter: 20mm Lenght: 28mm Weight: 6.75gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of floral old mine cut diamond earrings set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Silver and Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of cluster earrings, set with similarly cut and old round brilliant-cut diamonds, hook fittings, estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.80cts
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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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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