1920s Art Deco Ruby and Old European Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s Platinum Art Deco earrings with Old European Cut Diamonds with Rubies. The width is 1.20 inches. The total weight of the earrings is 15.48 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Meghna Jewels 43.72ct Ruby 18k Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings, Modern
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
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Marquise Ruby 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each earring is designed in a floral cluster motif, with diamonds encircling vivid rubies, while a suspended ruby drop adds graceful movement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold 0.24ct Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Earrings MF25-012926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamond accents totaling 0.24 carats provide the perfect finishing touch.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold GIA 20.65ctw Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Large Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Slightly Purplish Red Color - Clean Transparent Stones - Thailand- Heated - 7.5-9.5ctw (approx. bas...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.07 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond dangle earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.36 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond dangle earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Tanzanites & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Tanzanites & Diamonds Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$3,931Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 11.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 1.41cts Ruby & 0.08cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Gross Weight: 2.11 grams Gold Weight: 1.812 grams Gold Purity: 14K Gold Diamond Weight: 0.08 cts Ruby Weight: 1.41 cts SKU: FER11-SE-2836C-RUBY Follow ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
DROP-Earrings 18K White Gold 20.50 CTW Sapphires, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The spectacular design terminates with a secondary pair of rich, saturated oval cabochon-cut rubies displaying a vivid, fiery purplish-red hue and totaling a massive 9.00 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
AIG Certified 10.00 Carat Burma Rubies 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These exquisite earrings showcase the mesmerizing beauty of rubies and diamonds. Expertly designed, the rubies are delicately surrounded by dazzling diamonds, lending an elegant and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.20 Carats Burma Rubies 4.40 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings, in a glamour design, so elegant and chic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.25 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 7.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Leaf Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion leaf-shape earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with emeralds, rubies and sapphires and a branch of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Pave Diamond Ball Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.17g, Diamond:3.84ct, Silver:20.22g, Ruby:6.12ct Size- 60 -30 mm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
8.5 Carat Ruby 14 Karat Gold Diamond Chain Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-89X22 MM Total Weight-14.17 Gold Weight(Gms)-11.634 Diamond Wt(Cts)-4.18 Ruby Wt(Cts)-8.5
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1ct Oval Vivid Red Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.85 cts tw Red Ruby Studs and Diamond Ear Climbers
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this beautiful pair of cushion-cut red ruby studs, perfectly complemented by dazzling diamond ear climbers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$5,054Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Original 18k Gold And Silver Natural Diamond Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is ruby 2.50 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond totally 0.40 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Style Red Pink Ruby Bead & Diamond Pave Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Gemstones: Ruby (Pebble Beads), Diamonds (Pave) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure: Lever-Back Item Type: Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.43 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Ruby earrings is sure to draw all eyes on you. It is created with a single 1.54 Carat Oval Ruby, surrounded by a halo of round cut diamonds totaling a generous ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1977 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in BILBAO, ES
They feature a refined braided design with sculptural volume, completely set with natural rubies and emeralds alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds that provide luminosity and colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Starburst Earclip Earrings 1950s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage French diamond, ruby, and emerald starburst earclip earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a striking radiating design accented with approximately .24 carat tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Earrings, designed as a pair of butterflies, featuring forty two pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total o...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Burmese Ruby (0.60ct) & Diamond Halo Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Dazzling & eye-catching, this pair of studs features top quality Natural Gemstones: Each centrally set with a Natural Burmese Ruby – the most desirable type of Ruby, of vivid pink...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Frog Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Set with 0.38 carats (86 pieces) of white diamonds and 0.04 carats (4 pieces) of rubies. Dimensions : H 0.43 in x W 0.31 in x D 0.19 in - H 11 mm x W 8 mm X D 5 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10.40ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.40Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 8.90 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11 x 9 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Filling ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
AIG Certified 6.50 Ct Burma Rubies 2.20 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds earrings, in contemporary design, so refined and elegant style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9.10Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.10Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 8.50 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 10 x 8 mm (2 Oval) Natural Ruby Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are hand set with 1.35 carats emerald, 4.58 carats ruby, 1.62 carats blue sapphire and 2.11 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
BUNDA 1.51ct Burmese Rubies and 0.36ct Diamond Earrings in 18k white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Arya' Ruby and earrings in 18 carat white gold, featuring a pair of Asscher cut rubies, claw set to the centre and surrounded with thread-set round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
8.30Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.30Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 7.40 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11 x 8 mm (2 oval) Ruby Measures: Approx....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Oval Burmese Ruby Cts 1.17 and South African Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All set in 18k gold weighing 3.32 grams. Accenting the rubies are eight marquise-cut South African diamonds (0.43 carats) and four princess-cut diamonds (0.18 carats).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
10.30Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.30Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 7.90 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 10 x 8 mm (2 oval) Ruby Measures: Approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and 2.52 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold drop earrings with a mix of round white diamonds (1.14 total carats) and oval cut rubies (2.52 total carats).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 7.90 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 10 x 8 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture F...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
23.20Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
23.20Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 21.90 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 13 x 11 mm Ruby Treatment: Fractu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 2.00 Carat Siamese Ruby 1.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds in contemporary design, so elegant and chic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
11.40Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.40Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 9.90 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 11 x 9 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.70Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.70Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 9.10 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 11 x 9 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,508Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Ruby and Diamond Designer Drop Investment Rose Gold Level Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 14 K ROSE GOLD (Matching Necklace Available) Weight 13,44 Diamond 22-ROUND-0,15ct-VVS1 Diamond 8-ROUND-0,27ct-VVS1 Ruby 16--Oval-32,98ct Т(5)/(5) Ruby 10--Round-0,71ct ...
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
15.40ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.40Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.50 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) Total Natural Rubies Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
12.10ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.10Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 10.90 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 12 x 9 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Christopher Walling Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Havemeyer Earrings
By Christopher Walling
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Handcrafted in an edgy mix of 18 karat gold and blackened sterling silver, each earring is meticulously set with a central vivid red ruby and highlighted with soft pink sapphires, al...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
10.60Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.60Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 8.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 10 x 8 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Fillin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 7.37cts Ruby & 0.60cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Width: 1.6 cm Gross Weight: 7.930 gms Gold Weight: 6.336 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.60 ct Ruby Weight: 7.37 cts SKU: SE-415C Fol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of rubies after cutting is approximately 60 carats. The total weight of diamonds is 6.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 50.00ct Ruby Earrings with Side Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Accentuating these magnificent rubies are 90 round brilliant natural diamonds, each meticulously selected for its quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.10Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.10Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.20 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) Total Natural Rubies Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x1.30x0.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "56 Fancy Diamonds 0.50 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.06 CT 48 Ruby 0.64 CT 18KR 4.86 GM (WOTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Long Dangler Earrings in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ruby Long Dangler Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful ruby and diamond drop earrings are handcrafted in 18 K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,150Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.50ct Squared Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Latch Back Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Framing the rubies are 0.10ct total weight brilliant‑cut diamonds, channel‑set for a sleek, uninterrupted line of light.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with 2.40ct Rubies & 0.30ct Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These handcrafted earrings feature four marquise-cut rubies totaling 2.40 carats, each separated by diamond-shaped pavé diamonds weighing 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Drop Vintage Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings. Hand crafted in Platinum and Hand set with 1.15tcw Old European and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and .75tcw Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamonds Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural unheated, Untreated, Not Dyed, Oval Ruby 7.41 Carat on both set with 1,51 Carat White Diamonds Set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cushion Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Stud Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Cushion Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Stud Earrings. Each earring centering a securely nestled Hand set Cushion Ruby, weighing 1.40tcw for both.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 5.6Cts Ruby & 1.44cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications: Dimensions: 45 x 25 mm Gross Weight: 16.770 gms Gold Weight: 15.362 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 1.44 Cts Ruby Weight: 5.6 Cts SKU: SE-1116C-18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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