$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of 18K green Agate and Diamond drop Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of 18K green Agate and Diamond drop Earrings. Each suspending a polished large pear shape green agate with mottled with black and white coloring.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,968Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut 2.30Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings For Bridesmaid 14k Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 2.30Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings For Bridesmaid 14k Gold These earrings feature a cascading double-row design set with dazzling pear-shaped diamonds, each expertl...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,958Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut 2.30Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings For Bridesmaid 18k Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 2.30Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings For Bridesmaid 18k Gold These earrings feature a cascading double-row design set with dazzling pear-shaped diamonds, each expertl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Carved Pink Quartz Large Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning carved Pink Quartz, Blue Topaz & Diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These beautiful earrings feature two large carved drop pear shape Pink Quartz gems totaling approxi...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata 2.62 Carat Rhodolite Drop Earring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rhodolite Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata 3.29 Carat Rhodolite Drop Earring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rhodolite Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sophia D Mixed Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is composed of round, marquise, oval, emerald cut, and pear shape diamonds, arranged in a balanced linear progression.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$17,063Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 5.45 Carat Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-112996 Gross Wt. :- 7.95 gm 18k White Yellow Gold Wt. :- 6.86 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 5.45 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Tanzanite Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Tanzanite Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings Baroque pearls are one of the most sought after forms of pearls known for their unique shape and color ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 16.34ct. Drop Earring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
London Blue Topaz Drop Earring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,856Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.46 Ct Certified Diamond Leaf Shape Ear Climber Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 0.86 Carat Pear & Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Real 0.86 Carat Pear & Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Carved Gemstone and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Each earring is finished with a delicate pear-shaped pink tourmaline drop suspended from a diamond-studded teardrop frame, adding graceful movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,092Sale Price / set|20% Off
Genuine 1.51Ct Diamond Wedding Drop Earrings 14K White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Genuine 1.51Ct Diamond Wedding Drop Earrings 14K White Gold All Tariffs Paid. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate milest...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 18k Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in a double row making a tiny drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,149Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in a double row making a tiny drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$21,233Sale Price / set|20% Off
16.86Ct Emerald Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
16.86Ct Emerald Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Fine Jewelry The centerpiece of each earring is a stunning pear-shaped emerald, radiating a captivating green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Morganite Drop Post Earrings with Diamond Tops in 18k Rose and White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous two-toned drop earrings feature over 7 carats of sparkling pink morganite in two shapes, dangling from brilliant white diamond tops set in 18k gold!
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Flower Drop Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Flower Drop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,233Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.24 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.24 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry The design features two parallel vertical rows of pear-cut emeralds one set with deep green emeralds and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$17,792Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.24 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.24 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry The design features two parallel vertical rows of pear-cut emeralds one set with deep green emeralds and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,949Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 5.18 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 5.18 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamond cluster set on top with two strands dangling down.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$16,187Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 5.18 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 5.18 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamond cluster set on top with two strands dangling down.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,249Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut SI/H 2.01 Ct Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :-SEE-110385 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 3.28 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.88 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.01 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Guar...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Faceted Green Amethyst Quartz and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty drop earrings feature faceted "green amethyst" quartz, or prasiolite, set in 18k yellow gold with sparkling diamond set halos! The green quartz are a unique "onion" shap...
Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Elegant Double Halo Diamond Teardrop Emerald Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these exquisite earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring vibrant pear-shaped emeralds at their heart, totaling 1.11 carats. Each emerald is gracefull...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$61,700Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Apx 7.40ct Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Victorian inspired drop earrings. Vintage high jewelry. Approximately 7.40 carats total weight. 2 pear shape rose cut diamond earrings.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
0.56ct Diamond chunky drop dangle earrings 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.56ct Diamond chunky drop dangle earrings 18ct yellow gold Elevate your style with these stunning 0.56ct diamond chunky drop dangle earrings.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,561Sale Price / set|20% Off
Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings This impressive aqua sky aquamarine, azure blue, and diamond long hanging earring is glorious.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$34,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
12.58 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
12.58 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features round and pear cut diamonds set in the five strands making a dangle chandelier earrings. Diamonds ar...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$22,487Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.85 TCW Tanzanite Gemstone Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.85 TCW Tanzanite Gemstone Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Jewelry The design features cascading diamond-studded fan motifs that open like shimmering wings, ending in a...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giovanni Ferraris Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Giovanni Ferraris
Located in New York, NY
These chic and exquisite drop earrings are crafted in lustrous 18k white gold and feature sparkling oval, pear, and round shape blue sapphire gemstones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 3.99 Carat Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural 3.99 Carat Diamond Clip-On 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings features pear and round cut diamonds set in a cluster with three linear drop of different sizes.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 3.99 Carat Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural 3.99 Carat Diamond Clip-On 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings features pear and round cut diamonds set in a cluster with three linear drop of different sizes.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amwaj Jewelry Pear and Marquise Cut Rose Gold Earrings
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
These elegantly rose gold drop earrings feature fine diamond that exude brilliance as they descend dramatically downwards.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,440Sale Price|20% Off
J. Birnbach Diamond and Sapphire Floral Motif Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings by J. Birnbach are a beautiful way to incorporate blue sapphires into your jewelry collection. Crafted in 18K white gold, these lever back earrings showcase a...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Linear Emerald Diamond Long Dangle Drop Earrings Gift in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Linear Emerald Diamond Long Dangle Drop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats 0.10 Grey Diamonds Yellow Gold Blu Iolite Drop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, precious Modern earrings for everyday outfit . These beautiful handmade earrings are crafted from 18K Yellow Gold and Ink Indigo Blue Iolite ston...
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,543Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 6.28 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 6.28 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid These earrings are masterfully crafted with pear cut diamonds set in double row dangling down making the...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$15,678Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 6.28 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 6.28 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18k White Gold All Tariffs Paid These earrings are masterfully crafted with pear cut diamonds set in double row dangling down making the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Blue Topaz, Briolette Diamond And Oxidised Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of blue topaz and diamond drop earrings, comprising tops set with an oval faceted pear shape diamond, surrounded by a circle of round brilliant-cut diamonds, with a row of rou...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
It’s a transposing design with the diamonds so closely set altogether in the avocado pear shape individualizing the diamond shine to its peak and solidifying the earring grandeur.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a spray of 13.50 carats of oval cut and pear shape faceted blue Ceylon sapphires of splendid color. The tops suspend- via an on...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
$8,020Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.99 Carat Natural SI/HI Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.99 Carat Natural SI/HI Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold These earrings showcase a unique floral and cascading drop design, composed of brilliant-cut pear-shaped d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Floral 2.56Ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant floral drop earrings features 12 pear cut rubies 2.56 carats, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
6.05Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings For Women 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.05Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings For Women 18k White Gold Jewelry These earrings are a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, showcasing multiple rows of delicately set pear-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 5 Carat Each Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The elegant drop earrings are crafted in platinum and feature 2 pear shape emeralds with an approximate weight of 5 carats each.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fine Natural 3.33 Ct Emerald & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop earrings features 12 pear cut emerald totaling 3.33 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 14K Yellow Gold Brown Diamond Drop Earrings, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A perfect balance of brilliance and warm tones defines these elegant drop earrings crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, set with a selection of stunning brown diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 10.02 Carat Citrines and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Very pleasant to wear casually every day and looks absolutely stunning when worn with an evening dress. Two beautiful pear shape Madeira Citrines of Brazilian origin, totalling 10....
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,332Sale Price / set|20% Off
13.12 Carat Emerald 5.58 Carat Diamond Wedding Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 13.12 Carat Emerald 5.58 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Drop Earrings features pear shape emerald drop with diamonds halo around and diamond clusters set on the top ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty 0.90Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty 0.90Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry These earrings feature an elegant cascading design crafted in fine metal, where each diamond is though...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VR Jewels 3.33Ct Emerald & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop earrings features 12 pear cut emerald totaling 3.33 carats, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vourakis Vintage Platinum Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 2000s
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
Each earring measures approx. 2" in length. 2 pear-shaped diamonds measuring approx. 3.76 carats total.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 14k 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.
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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