Designer 14K Gold Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Earrings, 2.21ct Total
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an opal, emerald, and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
18Karat Gold Drop Earrings with Emerald, Opal, and Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, opal, and Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Freeform Earring and Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 14.3 Grams Stone: Opal, .06ctw Diamond Earring Measurements: 30.3 x 12.9 x 3.6mm Pendant Measurements: 45.1 x 24.6 x 4.6mm Hallmark: 585, 14k Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Item #...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 K Gold Earrings with Opals, Diamonds and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold earrings with central natural opal, diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 41.64 Cttw. Coral, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Victorian-inspired dangle earrings are a stunning statement piece. Crafted with 41.64 carats of coral, opal, and diamonds, these earrings feature a unique design with...
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2.30" Long diamond and opal earrings that each have 2 cabochon opals mounted in a diamond frame.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Opal Yellow Gold Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Boasting 4 carats of opal, 0.50 carats of sapphires, and 0.40 carats of diamonds, these luxurious earrings are sure to add sophisticated sparkle to your look.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jelly Opal 4.20 Ct and Diamond Dangly Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Magic Rainbow Dropping from Ears Mesmerizing Opals are the star of these ear drops Designed as swinging oval drops with two Opals surrounded by a halo of Diamonds topped by a small s...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Pink Opal and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Pink Opal and Diamond Drop Earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, the Blossom earrings feature 10.93 carats of pink opal and 0.25 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal, Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These colorful drop earrings feature 2 beautiful Australian opals set with bright African green garnets, rich blue sapphires, and brilliant white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold!
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
Lucea New York Opal, Diamond and Ruby Tassel Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Ruby beads featured tassel dangling from a bead cup set with Diamonds in Sterling Silver. Ruby: 92.23 ct total weight. Opal: 3.91 ct total weight. Diamond:...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Opal Yellow Gold Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Oapl 4 carats approx. Emeralds 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz ...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Lightning Ridge Oval Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite dangle earrings featuring 2.10 carat total weight in luminous blue oval opals complemented by 0.53 carat total weight in natural ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Pearl and Diamond drop earrings in 18k yellow gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Opal, Pearl and Diamond drop Earrings in 18k yellow gold Length top to bottom: 60mm
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Composite and Diamond Dolphin Stud Earring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Gemstone: Composite opal not natural Earring Measurements: 23.35 mm x 11 mm Total Diamond Weight: ~0.0...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive opal earrings are supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold, India, 0.52ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an opal & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 4 carats approx. Tsavorites 0.70 carat approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears About the Designers Drawing inspirati...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Sapphire, Opal, and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Silver and Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual pair of dangle earrings featuring faceted, oval Ceylon Sapphires (that lighter blue) with brilliant opals and a multitude of round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setti...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Le Vian Designer Opal and Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Le Vian Designer Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage Stud Earrings. Each earring centering a securely nestled Hand set Opal, weighing 1.50tcw for both.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal, Orange Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection You can see perfect color scheme of Blue Opal, Orange Sapphires and diamonds in this earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrards Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings and Negligee Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
A Garrards fire opal and diamond drop earrings and negligee pendant set.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage Oval Black Opal Doublet and RBC Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Oval Black Opal Doublet and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Tourmaline, Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Russian Pink Tourmaline, Australian Boulder Opal and accent white Diamond (0.18 total carats, G-H, SI1) 18k yellow gold dangle earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Opal Earrings with Pave Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Surrounding both the Peridot and opal stones are delicate pave-set diamonds that enhance the natural beauty of the gemstones, adding a sparkling touch of luxury.
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Chrysoprase with Diamonds Paradizia Earrings E3456
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description 18k yellow gold pave diamond posts with jumbo backs anchor fiery yellow Ethiopian opals, which descend to perfectly complement vivid, crisp green chrysoprase accented wit...
Chrysophrase, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou 6.62ctw Aquamarine Moonstone Opal and Diamond Blossom Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Crafted with an artistic flair, each earring features radiant aquamarine, ethereal moonstone, iridescent opal, and sparkling diamonds, symbolizing the delicate petals of a blossom in...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold
RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pavé Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire: 23.74ct total weight. Ethiopian Opal: 6.23ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.46ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Height - is approximately 5.3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou 6.62ctw Aquamarine Moonstone Opal and Diamond Blossom Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Crafted with an artistic flair, each earring features radiant aquamarine, ethereal moonstone, iridescent opal, and sparkling diamonds, symbolizing the delicate petals of a blossom in...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Colette 18 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The opals are outlined and accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 20.63 Cttw. Ethiopian Opal, Tsavorite and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of these earrings is the mesmerizing Ethiopian opal, embraced by a celestial diamond halo set on a black rhodium top.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 karat white gold earrings with opal, tourmaline and diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The arrangement of white gold, opal, tourmaline and diamonds shows her elegance in a romantic, carefully picked bouquet of precious gemstones.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
22.19 Carats Crystal, Diamond, Opal, and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22.19 Carats Crystal, Diamond, Opal, and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings Artistic pieces of jewelry always make our hearts skip a beat.
Yellow Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Crystal, Silver, 14k Gold
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings in White Gold Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 3.50 Carats Approximately Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 1.75 Carats Approximately...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Viena, Viena
Most beautiful opal earrings of all time what a firework in opal white, lively, fine translucent full opal cabochon from Ethiopia totaling approx. 2.44 ct, AAA+ set in 750 white gold...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Silver Over Gold Opal and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The earrings give of that special outer worldly opal radiance that just makes you happy.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,712Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Drop Earring with Boulder Opal and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Materials: 18 karat gold, 1.1mm diamonds (.30ct), Boulder Opal, Aquamarine 47mm x 9mm
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Tsavorite Garnet Earrings in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 3.50 Carats Approximately Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 1.75 Carats Approximately 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing ..10 Carats Two Ro...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Opal Beads and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Make a statement with these on of a kind Pink Opal beads and Diamond dangle earrings, set in solid 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 oval cabochon cut= 0.74cttw Diamonds: 42 single cut= 0.21cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 9.0mm x ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fei Liu 1.81ct Opal, Diamond and Prasiolite 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
- Metal: 14ct yellow gold - Opal: 1.81ct, oval, very pale green - Prasiolite: 13ct - Diamonds: 0.08ct - Diameter: 26mm - Weight per earring: 3.8g - Fitting: Butterflies Fei Liu Fi...
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold 22.5 Carat Diamond, Opal and Tanzanite Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details of the piece: Gross Weight: 8.358 grams Gold: 3.84 grams Diamond: 0.67 carats Opal: 18.06 carats Tanzanite: 3.86 carats Note: These earrings can be made in any size.
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Opal and Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 Pear Cut= 8.00mm x 3.0mm x 2.50mm Diamonds: 30 round cut= 2.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 3...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,460Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Opal and Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Key Features Style: Drop / Dangle Earrings Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Match-graded Natural Australian Opals and Round Brilliant Diamonds Opal Weight: 30.40 ctw (Oval ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Opal Rose and Diamond Earring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Where fire meets flower, and light lives in every petal. Inspired by the grace of my daughter and the quiet magic of nature, the Maegelle collection features hand-carved opal roses,...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal and Emerald Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Ocean Bliss" Opal Slice and Emerald Earrings in 18K Black Rhodium.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Luxury Essentials Opal and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Rinoor Fine Jewelry's iconic Opal and Diamond Stud Earrings stand as a testament to the brand's unwavering commitment to elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.
2.80 Carats Natural Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.80 Carats Natural Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings by Vicente Gracia
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
These one-of-a-kind Vicente Gracia drop earrings combine 3.35 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds with carved fire opals, carved green tourmalines, 18k white and yellow gold, and hand-a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Gold, Diamonds, Spessartite, Tanzanite and Opal
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
This will be a favorite earring in your wardrobe. Materials: 14 Karat gold, Diamonds, Spessartite, Opal, Tanzanite Dimensions: 7mm x 18mm
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,984Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Rainbow Colour Sapphire and Diamond Earrings 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.59 carats, Rainbow Colour Sapphire 10.04 carats and Diamond 1.07 carats Earring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 19.58 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Dangle Earrings with Fire Black Australian Opals and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, these earrings combine the opal’s vibrant iridescence with the refined sparkle of diamonds, creating a striking and elegant contrast.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Carved Jade & Opal Doublet Drop Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications: Metal: 18KT Gold Gold Weight: 13.045 g Diamond Weight: 1.11 ct Jade Weight: 32.60 ct Opal Doublet Weight: 2.90 ct Sapphire Weight: 0.67 ct
Jade, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold Drop "Knot" Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and Honey Opal
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite pair of 18k gold earrings featuring long honey opal drops of exceptional beauty and light grey and yellow rose cut diamonds in an asymmetric colour combination which amp...
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal Doublet and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant dangle earrings feature beautiful opals and round diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jelly Opal and Diamond Gold Halo Stud Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Jelly Opal and Diamond Gold Stud Earrings. Each earring securely Hand set with a Jelly Opal, weighing approx. 5.80 total carat weight for the 2 Opal Gemstones.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin and Grace 14K Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings, a true celebration of color and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ethiopian Opal Oval Cab and White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 9x11 Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 4.86 Carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (24 Pcs) 0.17 Carat, accent stone...
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold diamond and opal chandelier earrings. Each earring is mounted with one natural Australian pear shaped opal suspended at the center, su...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal and Ruby Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection Opal: 2.87ct total weight G.F. Ruby: 3.65ct total weight Diamond: 0.07ct total weight
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
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