Mughal 20kt Gold Diamond Emerald Rubies Enamel Earrings
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Emeralds: 54 emerald bead dangles provide a vibrant pop of green, adding a touch of regal charm. Rubies: 10 oval rubies delicately enhance the design with their rich, captivating red...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Contemporary 11.19ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite fusion of brilliance and vibrancy, the 11.19 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings embody the artistry of fine jewelry design.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Drop Gold Earring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Drop earring in 14kt white gold embellished with sapphires rubies and diamonds. tot weight 22.1gr r.f. +GGOFF RK.AGUUO80
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K White Gold Diamonds 0.37 cts Rubies 10.33 cts Pearls 26.82 cts - 12 mm Total Weight 12.80 gram Follow us on Insta ( divinejewellerylounge) Code: GL
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Burma Ruby GIA and RBC Diamond Gold Drop Earrings. Hand set with Burma Ruby Gia Gemstones and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Earrings with Natural Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These exquisite earrings are crafted in 18 karat rose gold, blending the soft warmth of the metal with the brilliance of natural diamonds and the rich color of fine rubies. The desig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds pair of earrings, in elegant and chic design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 15.61 carats with Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 9.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Quartz Ruby Silver Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings in 9kt yellow gold and silver composed of diamonds and rubies leaves with a pink quartz on the bottom. diamonds 0.11kt rubies 0.60kt quartz 3.99gr tot weight 10.6gr r...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Earrings with No Heat Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Surrounding the rubies are 22 brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of approx. 1.9 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,750 / item
44.1 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-54X24 MM Total Weight-24.15 Gold Weight(Gms)-14.446 Diamond Wt(Cts)-4.42 Ruby Wt(Cts)-44.1
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Drop Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Platinum Drop Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies, Estate Fine Jewelry. Hand set with 1.16tcw Diamonds and 1.16tcw Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 5.3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) Approx. 0.18 carat (Ruby) Approx. 1.36 carats (Diamond) 21.0 grams i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
4.06 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Earring Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Stone Details: Stone: Mozambique Ruby Carat Weight: 4.06 Carats Diamond Details: Total Carat Weight: 3.46 carat Quality: VS , G/H 18K Gold: 7.98 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Oval Burmese Ruby Cts 1.18 and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All set in 18k gold weighing 4.83 grams. Surrounding the rubies are 36 round diamonds (0.22 cts), 8 marquise diamonds (0.35 cts), and 4 princess-cut diamonds (0.16 cts), each sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,831Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond earrings containing 2 round rubies of gem quality weighing .46pts. and 70 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .80pts. paved in a flo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Earrings, featuring two cultured pearls approx. 15.0 - 15.5 mm, adorned with forty eight pave and prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 5.16 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings w Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Halo Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These ruby and diamond earrings are adorable as a post earring and looks great as a second or third hole piercing.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France, Vintage Cira 1970
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of vintage Cartier ruby and diamond ear clips, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold in France circa 1970.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Ruby and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Earrings These stunning earrings present a luxurious blend of vibrant color and classic sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings, hallmarked 1978
Located in London, GB
These stunning ruby and diamond earrings were crafted in the 1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold clip earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking vintage diamond, ruby, and sapphire clip earrings are a glamorous 1980’s design, featuring 20 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,500 / item
43.72 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-53X18 MM Total Weight-16.52 Gold Weight(Gms)-7.504 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.36 Ruby Wt(Cts)-43.72
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19.85 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-79X33 MM Total Weight-19.42 Gold Weight(Gms)-14.596 Diamond Wt(Cts)-4.27 Ruby Wt(Cts)-19.85
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby Hoop Earrings With Diamonds 1.79 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.78 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.01 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 24 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$10,800Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Diamond 2.76ct & Ruby 5.97ct Earrings in 18K Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
These elegant natural diamond and ruby earrings in 18-carat gold are a perfect fusion of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,500 / item
53.85 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-54X20 MM Total Weight-19.94 Gold Weight(Gms)-8.476 Diamond Wt(Cts)-3.47 Ruby Wt(Cts)-53.85
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Pear Shape Ruby and Mixed Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chic style earrings featuring pear shape rubies weighing 3.36 carats total. Rubies are of Burmese origin and are heated.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.16 carats with Diamond 1.42 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 23.91 grams Certificate GIT 2405070150001 GIA 2496297417 "W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 11.22ct Squared Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Flanking the ruby field are 0.40 carats of brilliant white diamonds, adding crisp sparkle and enhancing the clean architectural lines of the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These beautiful ruby and diamond drop earrings are sublime. Fine quality diamonds are pavé set into the ear clips, which open with a hinge and secure easily by clicking into place at...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 0.90 carat Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 10.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.10 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ruby Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Diamonds and precisely cut rubies are mounted in a delicate flower design, employing innovative technology.
Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings - 14.1g
Located in Providence, RI
- Measurements: Cluster top 22.0mm x 11.8mm, Cluster bottom 28.0mm x 14.8mm, Drop length 2.0 inches, Weighs 14.1 grams - Rubies - two cushion shape - Diamonds - 74 single cut melee...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 3.71cts Diamond & 9.12cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
DIAMOND: 3.71 CTS RUBY: 9.12 CTS GOLD: 18K WHITE GOLD Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage stud earrings are a refined and highly wearable gemstone pair, centered by 1.20ctw of rubies and surrounded by 0.39ctw of diamonds in a classic halo design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Second Stone: 4 Diamonds .05pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18kt Gold & Platinum Set with Diamonds & Synthetic Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
The 18K yellow gold and platinum show light, age-appropriate wear consistent with normal use, with no structural issues noted. The rubies and diamonds are securely set and present be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Octagonal Shape Ruby and Diamond Earrings, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Octagonal Shape Ruby and Diamond Earrings made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby
Natural 2.69cts Diamond & 21.58cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond 2.69 cts Ruby light 21.58 cts Gold 18k Nw 30.024gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 3.30ct & Diamond 0.40ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Earrings, Designer Unknown
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY, BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$4,331Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashion Garnet Ruby Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Pendant Available) Diamond 64-RND-0,63-G/SI1A Emerald 10-0,14ct Ruby 4-0,06ct Garnet 2-0,26ct Weight 4.9 grams With a heritage of ancient fine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 2.82ct & Diamond 0.63ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.20 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby Heart Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of natural ruby and diamond heart earrings, featuring two vivid red heart shaped rubies with a combined weight of 4.20 carats, individually certified by GRS GemRe...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.74 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.69 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.74 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.69 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.96ct & Diamond 0.30ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby White Diamonds 18K Gold Designer Chandelier Earrings Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier style earrings, showcasing rare GIA...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamonds Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Dangle Earrings Material: 14K Yellow Gold Backs: Omega Backs Condition: New Natural 14pcs of Pear Cut Rubies: 11.87 ctw in total. 12 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Hoop Earrings With Diamonds 1.79 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.78 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.01 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 24 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Earrings Halo Diamonds 2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 32 Diamonds = 0.30 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Halo Diamonds 2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 32 Diamonds = 0.30 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burma Rubies GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Stud Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed GIA Burma Rubies and Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings. Each center securely nestled Hand set with a GIA Ruby, weighing 1.38 Carat & 1.49 Carat; approx. total weight of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,750Sale Price|25% Off
1.30cttw. Ruby & White Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Stone: Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Ruby Weight: 1.3 ctw Ruby Color: Red Secondary Stone: White Diamond Secondary Stone Cut: Mixed Diamond Color: White Metal: 18k White Gold T...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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