Gia Certified Pearl
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pearl
Antique 1760s Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Pearl
Early 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier diamonds are indeed GIA certified. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) works closely with Cartier and certifies everything from the cut and clarity to the color of the gem. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021When a diamond is GIA certified, it means that the stone has undergone the meticulous set of grading procedures that have been established by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA is not a jeweler — it is an independent, nonprofit group that sets the standards for determining the quality of a diamond.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021In the United States, diamond rings are certified by an official gemological laboratory known as the Gemological Institute of America. A certified diamond ring means that the diamond has undergone a quality analysis by experts at an institution such as the GIA and these experts have issued a lab report that is indicative of the grading process.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether Neil Lane diamonds are GIA-certified or not depends on the piece. All of the diamonds featured in rings and other jewelry designs from the Neil Lane Couture collection do carry GIA certification. Pieces made for third-party retailers may not. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While diamond studs don't need to be GIA-certified to be sold, experts typically recommend that you only purchase diamonds that carry certification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or Authentic Gem Security Lab (AGSL). Certifications bring transparency to the buying process, allowing you to know the level of quality of a diamond before you purchase it. Shop a collection of vintage and modern diamond gemstone earrings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Many experts believe that buying a GIA-certified diamond is worth it. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has a well-established reputation for providing accurate, trustworthy ratings and certifications. A diamond that carries a GIA certification has undergone rigorous examinations and tests to assess its quality, which can make it a good investment. Find a diverse assortment of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.