SBQ Puffed Flower Single Statement Earring Rose 14K Gold
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Puffed Flower Earring is a sculptural statement piece that combines 14kt solid gold with stainless steel and a white diamond set into a custom gold bedding. The solid g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
SBQ Puffed Flower Single Statement Earring White 14K Gold
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Puffed Flower Earring is a sculptural statement piece that combines 14kt solid gold with stainless steel and a white diamond set into a custom gold bedding. The solid g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
SBQ Puffed Flower Single Statement Earring Yellow 14K Gold
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Puffed Sparkle Flower Earring is a sculptural statement piece that combines 14kt solid gold with stainless steel and a white diamond set into a custom gold bedding. The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Single Contemporary Unisex Earring in Black Gold ECH JEWELRY
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Single 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Designer Stud Earring featuring the Fly emblem from the Essential Collection of ECH jewelry This single designer stud earring is executed in po...
Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings- These sparkling post earrings feature 81 single cut diamonds set in 14K white gold in each. Approximate total diamond weight: 1.62 cts. Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Earrings- These stunning earrings each feature 32 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. Hinged closures. App...
Diamond, White Gold
14KY Yellow Gold Pave Brown and White Diamond Plume Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 230 single cut= 1.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamonds: 188 single cut= 1.03cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dim...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Tahitian Pearl Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
These stunning Tahitian pearls feature a peacock color with stunning blue green and purple hues. Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 13.5 Grams Diamond C...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Puffy Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Puffy 14k Gold and Diamond Earrings with pierced fittings from the 1980's. Large in scale but light in weight as they have a hollow construction. A diagonal line of diamonds decorate...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,500 / item
Galaxy Star 14 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 Karat Gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with .98 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusiv...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,250 / item
Feather Wing Diamond Ear Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 1.65 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FO...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Skull Feather Diamond Ear Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 1.85 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond Bow Pearl Drop Earrings Freshwater Pearls J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Bow Pearl Drop Earrings Freshwater Pearls J DAUPHIN Designer: J DAUPHIN Diamond bow earrings crafted in 14k gold-plated brass, each bow hand set with white diamonds and fi...
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pl...
Black Diamond Bow Earrings Freshwater Pearl Drop J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Bow Earrings Freshwater Pearl Drop 14K Gold Plated J DAUPHIN Designer: J DAUPHIN Bow earrings in 14k gold-plated brass, each detailed with hand-set black diamonds an...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pl...
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Turquoise Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Show off your unique style with these striking diamond and turquoise disc Studs earrings. The earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature approximately 0.10ct of genuine whit...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.21 Carat Diamond Star Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
These star-shaped 14k Gold earrings feature approximately 0.21ct of sparkling white diamonds in pave settings and a high polish finish. Butterfly push-backs secure these 14-karat whi...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Dragonfly Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Matching necklace available for purchase Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.6 Grams Earring Diameter: 14 mm x 18 mm Diamond Count: 56 round single cut di...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tulip Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,600 / item
14 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat rose gold. These beautiful ear cuff are hand set with .86 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusiv...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Feather Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .91 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
0.19ct Round Brilliant Cut Convex Disc Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The subtle allure, perfect for adding a touch of refined elegance, is our 0.19ct Single Cut Diamond Concave Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in radiant 14k Rose Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #15275
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These sparkling stud earrings each feature 36 round single cut diamonds set in classic 10K gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,900 / item
Ruby Diamond Wing Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with .80 carats ruby and 1.53 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,500 / item
Ruby Diamond Spider Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with .90 carats ruby and.73 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Turquoise Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Show off your unique style with these striking diamond and turquoise disc Studs earrings. The earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature approximately 0.10ct of genuine whit...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Turquoise Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Show off your unique style with these striking diamond and turquoise disc Studs earrings. The earrings are crafted in 14k gold and feature approximately 0.10 ct. of genuine white dia...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Star Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 3.49 carats emerald and .63 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$2,850 / item
Opal Diamond Feather Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These feather ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 3.0 carats opal doublets & .71 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.72 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crescent Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 3.72 carats of sparkling diamonds. They're shaped with two crescent-style bands that is embellished with cluster...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,650 / item
Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .66 carats diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,800 / item
Bloom 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat rose gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .89 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching pieces that compliments with Bloom Collection. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,500 / item
14 Karat Gold Sun Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat rose gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .63 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in rose, yellow & white gold. See other matching pieces that com...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,800 / item
Enamel Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These enamel Snake earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold with beautiful black enamel. It is set with 1.6 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
14 Karat White Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Bar Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Classic, Gorgeous and Comfortable every day wear Diamond Bar Studs Earrings! Makes the perfect addition to your jewelry collection or a gift to someone dear for the holidays! Crafted...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,900 / item
Tanzanite Diamond Peacock Feather Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 4.94 carats tanzanite, .11 carats sapphire and 1.27 carats of diamonds. Show off their uniq...
Tsavorite, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,918Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k White Gold Carved Black Onyx & Rock Crystal W/ Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Onyx - Carved Leaf Shape - Prong Set - Black Color - 15.7x10.7mm each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rock Crystal - Carved Leaf Shape - Prong Set - W...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Earrings #19756
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Earrings- These stunning earrings each feature one mother of pearl stone and two single cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Push ba...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500 / item
Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .55 carats tanzanite and .79 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hai...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,350 / item
Blue Sapphire Diamond Star Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 1.66 carats blue sapphire and .23 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby Tsavorite Floral Diamond Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff is handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 1.7 carats ruby, 1.19 carats tsavorite and .15 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS s...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat yellow gold, these inside out hoop earrings are hand set with 1.76 carats of pave diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Fan Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .57 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$7,900 / item
Feather 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat white gold. It is set in 1.09 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,510Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear jackets are set with 1.75 carats of blue sapphire and .78 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art deco style coral onyx diamond platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A single diamond stud sits above each drop, connecting the piece to the ear with an extra flash of sparkle before the coral and onyx take over below.
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Drop Earring Enhancers 14k Single .10ctw Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 Total Carats: .10ctw Style: Drop Ear...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stardurst Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 4.57 carats of sparkling of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,500 / item
Diamond Gold Huggie Hoop Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful hoop earrings are set with 1.89 carats of pave diamonds . These playful huggie earrings sit right up against the ear...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Snake Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Huggie Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful huggie earrings are set with .10 carat rubies and .50 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. These playful huggie hoop earrings sit right up again...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,998Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cartier Antique Edwardian Linen Enamel & Diamond Cufflinks and Studs Set W/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 188 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Fine White Color 10 White Linen Enamel - Square Shape - White Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
TJD 0.18 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Tri-Color Gold Three Row Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features shimmering 93 single cut diamonds studded in pave setting. Crafted in 14 karat tri color gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 0.06 Carat Natural Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features shimmering 20 single cut diamonds studded in pave setting. Crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
The center stone is accented by a pair of single-cut diamond-studded shoulders, arranged in a geometric design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite, Diamond and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Statement Tanzanite cocktail ring, surrounded by a single Diamond tier and studded Green Garnet, mounted on 18K White Gold band.
Tsavorite, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.60 carats, F color SI2-3 clarity, radiates from the center of this Art Deco gem encircled by a eight single-cut diamond studded ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Faceted Black Onyx and White Agate Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
They move with the ear and catch light across every face. A single diamond connector links the agate stud to the onyx drop at each ear.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.99 Carat Natural Pear Marquise Diamond Tassel Handmade Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A single pear-shaped diamond stud anchors two parallel strands of diamonds that fall in a waterfall tassel, each strand built from alternating marquise stones set at gently shifting ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features shimmering 109 brilliant cut and single cut diamonds studded in pave and channel setting.
Diamond, 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.