$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
15.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangle Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
15.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangle Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian style impressive scarlet red ruby and diamond hanging earring is exceptional.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$4,500 / set
W 0.4 in D 0.16 in L 1.55 in
Art Deco Revival 1.71ct Ruby & 1.29ct Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant chandelier drop earrings feature 1.71 carats of natural rubies set in 14K Yellow gold. The ruby measuring approximately 4 x 5.8 mm, accented by 1.29 carats of sparkling...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Drop Coomi Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi designs the bold and radiant Art Deco style and Mosaic Ruby Drop earrings from the Luminosity Collection.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dice Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bold geometry and playful luxury define these exceptional Art Deco-style “dice” earrings. Alternating square step cut rubies and baguette cut diamonds evoke the lucky image of fives ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 12 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements set with small ro...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Earrings. 3.80TCW Round Ruby Diamond sides Drop Earrings Black White Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Radiating vibrant color and timeless elegance, these floral ruby and diamond earrings showcase a beautifully crafted floral motif featuring bezel-set round rubies totaling approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Stud Earrings, 1940s
Located in London, GB
These 1940s Art Deco studs are centered around 2 beautiful rose cut diamonds of approximately 0.75 carats each. The studs are adorned with a hexagonal frame of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18kt Art Deco Diamond Ruby-Sapphire Earrings, 2-1/2" Length
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
New, and crafted with 18kt gold, these Chevron-style Dangle Earrings feature sparkling diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. The elegant design adds a touch of sophistication to any outfi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,688
W 0.09 in D 0.11 in Dm 0.68 in L 0.87 in
Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Hoop Earrings, No Heat, 22mm
Located in Singapore, SG
Hoop earrings are HOT! Hoops have always been trendy. Inside-out hoop earrings are the trendiest upgrade, resulting in more brilliance and a pop of color. Once you wear hoops, you'l...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,256Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 2.76 in
Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Citrine Turquoise Tourmaline Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Y...
$14,750 / set
W 0.6 in L 2.05 in
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby platinum earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D Cushion-Cut Diamonds and Rubies Art Deco Style Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Art Deco drop earrings featuring two cushion-cut diamonds totaling 3.07 carats, framed by 2.00 carats of vivid French-cut rubies and topped with 0.26 carats diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$750
W 0.6 in L 2.96 in
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Black Enamel Rubies Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs measuring 9x11 mm ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 18 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 En...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Rose Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Stud Earrings present a captivating floral-inspired silhouette, defined by swirling ruby-set rose petals that embrace a brilliant center diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,000
W 0.52 in L 2.56 in
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 small ruby cabs and 2 ...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
$650 / item
W 0.4 in L 3.04 in
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons Gold Diamonds Blue Agate Enamel Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 oval Ruby Cabochons on top,then 2 white gold elements with diamonds and blue enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Blue Ag...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$1,530
H 0.02 in W 0.2 in L 0.28 in
Certified Burma Ruby Earring Natural Ruby 18K Gold Vermeil Diamon Earrings studs
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( RD1230) ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver -Metal colo...
Ruby, Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Pearl Ruby Gold Enamel Diamonds Dangling Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic art deco style earrings, the top parts with 2 pearls of 9 mm in diameter with small ruby round cabochons in the center, the central part consists of 2 elements of white gold...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$1,000
W 0.52 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 10 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bo...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$800
W 0.52 in L 1.78 in
Art Deco Style Amethyst Ruby Gold Enamels Diamonds Cream Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style earrings in the upper part we have 2 round Amethyst cabochons measuring 10 mm in diameter, the central part is composed of 2 elements in 14 kt white gold ,10...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Deco Style Earrings Heart-Shaped Ruby Diamonds Onyx
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Handmade 18 Karats Yellow Gold Deco Style Earrings with Heart-Shaped Ruby and Onyx Drop
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750
W 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Art Deco Style Diamonds Gold Black Enamel Rubies Aquamarine Carved Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small rou...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$750
W 0.32 in L 2.29 in
Art Deco Style Gold Rubies Diamonds Black Enamel Engraved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic and very light Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 parts in 14 kt.white gold, 8 round full cut diamonds,small round ruby...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Onyx Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Engraved Jades 45 mm...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$11,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 0.8 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum 5.05ctw GIA Pear Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Fan Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - Burma No Heat & Synthetic Mix- 1.80ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,800 / item
W 0.32 in L 1.11 in
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite Art Deco-style marquise shaped earrings feature a stunning combination of radiant diamonds and vibrant rubies, set in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Rubies Emeralds Gold Red Enamels Diamonds Jade Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings in the upper part we have 2 oval Ruby cabochons measuring 7 mm x 8 mm, the central part is composed of 2 elements in white gold ,16 full cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond drop earrings.
Located in Firenze, FI
PAIR OF CALIBRATED RUBY DROPS They feature an oval motif set with calibrated rubies, a central Ruby, held by an articulated line set with brilliant-cut diamonds. 18K white gold setti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$750
W 0.48 in L 1.7 in
Art Deco Style White Baroque Pearls Ruby Cabs Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 oval ruby cabochons are the upper part, the central part is gold full cut diamonds and blue enamel, at the bottom we have 2 white baroque pearls of 12 mm. in diameter. In 1978 our ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$947Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.32 in L 0.71 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies in the center,middle parts are composed o...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds an...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Pearls Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco earrings with 2 fresh water pearls and round rubies cabochon in the center, middle parts in white gold, full cut round diamonds,small rubies,black enamels,bottom parts have ...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$6,200
W 0.24 in L 2.45 in
Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Bar Drop 14K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These art deco bar dangle earrings are the epitome of vintage-inspired elegance featuring mesmerizing geometric patterns feature with ruby and diamonds. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$98,500
W 1.4 in L 1.8 in
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of Lacloche Freres clip brooches (convertible to earrings) from the Art Deco prime 1930s period featuring diamonds and Burma rubies set in platinum and 18 karat whit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco Style 14k Gold And Diamonds Bows Rubies Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold and Diamonds Bows, 28 round full cut diamonds and 1 pair of small round Ruby cabs ,in the lower parts we have 2 Dr...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
$6,500
W 0.6 in L 1.62 in
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Dangle White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These beautiful Art Deco style dangle earrings are finished in brightly polished.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Engraved Jades 55 mm...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$850
W 0.36 in L 2.68 in
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons Gold Diamonds Enamels Trapeze Shape Jade Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs measuring 7x8 mm ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 22 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Tra...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,000
W 0.4 in L 0.67 in
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Clover Cluster 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 14 Weight: 0.59 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 48 Weight: 1.08 Carat (approx. in total) These earrings will be m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,700
W 0.28 in L 0.4 in
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings & Ring Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,900 / set
W 1.07 in L 1.58 in
Art Deco Style 2.24 Carat Ruby Black Enamel Hoop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Art Deco Style 2.24 Carat Ruby Black Enamel Hoop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold features black enamel hoop inlaid with bezel set rubies in front and inside out of the hoops.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$14,875 / set
W 1.07 in L 1.58 in
Art Deco Style 2.24 Carat Ruby Black Enamel Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Art Deco Style 2.24 Carat Ruby Black Enamel Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold features black enamel hoop inlaid with bezel set rubies in front and inside out of the hoops.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Engraved Jades 55 mm...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$3,700
W 0.28 in L 0.28 in
Diamond & Pink Red Ruby Halo Art Deco Style Octagon White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$800
W 0.67 in L 1.82 in
Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise Rubies White Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
======================================== In these classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 Oval Ruby Cabs measuring 8x9 mm on the top,the middle parts are composed by 2 White Gold P...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$7,800 / item
W 0.48 in L 0.48 in
Sapphire Diamond & Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings Set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With a gorgeous design that includes a ruby center with diamond and ruby petals & another pair of sapphire center with diamond and sapphire petal stud earrings, these two pairs of ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.32 in L 1.19 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$850 / item
W 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Gold Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Black Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 parts in 14 kt.white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,small round ruby cabs and black enamel ,in the lower parts we have 2 Bu...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Serpent Drop Earrings in Silver and 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold, sculptural, and richly detailed, these Art Deco Emerald and Ruby Serpent Drop Earrings by Bhavya Gems & Jewels reinterpret one of jewelry’s most enduring symbols through dramat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$900
W 0.56 in L 2.76 in
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Emeralds Rubies Enamels Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
On the top of these classic Art Deco Style we have are 3 Ruby Oval cabs set in gold with a small diamond in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 28...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$800
W 0.56 in L 1.78 in
Art Deco Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Ruby Enamel Natural Aquamarine Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style handmade earrings 2 very good quality Natural Aquamarine plain drops measuring 14 x 23 mm. are suspended from 2 small round Ruby cabochons and 2 white 14 kt ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,900
W 0.4 in L 0.48 in
Ethiopian White Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Latch 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Width: 10 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$800 / item
W 0.52 in L 0.56 in
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Amethyst Ruby Diamonds Gold Green Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These unique earrings have 2 Amethyst round buttons of 10 mm in diameter on top, supporting 2 elements in white gold , 14 full cut diamonds,small round Ruby cabs and Green Enamel, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.87 in L 3.23 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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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.