【Jādora】Teardrop Halo Akoya Pearl Emerald Diamond Evening Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Each pearl is cradled within an elongated teardrop silhouette, meticulously paved with natural diamonds for a dazzling finish.
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
Pave Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earring 14k Gold 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earring 14k Gold 925 Silver Diamond Drop Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Cluster Diamond 14K White Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude understated elegance with the Cluster Diamond 14K White Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings. Featuring shimmering diamonds gracefully arranged in a refined design, these earrings off...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Silver-Tone & Pave Diamond Bavna Teardrop Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone and pave diamond pierced teardrop earrings by Bavna. 0.75" width, 2.25" length.
Gold Teardrop Diamond Cut Stud Earrings set with Diamonds circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold teardrop diamond cut stud earrings featuring diamonds in fluted settings.
Diamond, 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
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
14K Yellow Gold 4.06Cts Round Natural Diamond Open Teardrop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : These 14K yellow gold open teardrop earrings combine elegant proportions with meticulous diamond setting for a polished luxury finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Teardrop Earrings by Mikimoto.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Pink Sapphire and Diamond Floral Teardrop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings capture the essence of a blooming garden, with a cascade of vibrant pink sapphires and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 4.06Cts Round Natural Diamond Open Teardrop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : These 14K white gold open teardrop earrings combine elegant proportions with meticulous diamond setting for a polished luxury finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Diamond Teardrop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.71 Carat Diamond Teardrop Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco-inspired pair of Earrings features precise and boldly delineated uncut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous teardrop earring and ring set crafted from 14k Gold and set with an Onyx center stone and two rows of VS1 diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
$18,132 / item
1.55ct Diamond Teardrop 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold with natural diamonds, these elegant drop danglers offer timeless beauty. Available in yellow and white gold, they showcase a radiant shine perfect for any occasi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond White & Rose Gold Teardrop Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14k White and rose gold diamond earrings featuring a white gold diamond hoop on the ear with a pave diamond round dangling pieces within a ribbed twisted rose gold pear shaped frame....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White gold Teardrop Silhouette Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.09ct
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling like stars in the night sky, diamonds gracefully descend on teardrop-shaped hoops, meticulously crafted from your choice of 14K yellow or white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Baguette 14kt White Gold Teardrop Dangle Fine Earrings Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
These 14k white gold earrings feature a striking contemporary design characterized by an elongated, open teardrop shape.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Dark Green Teardrop Briolette Quartz Earrings Diamond 14K Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Each earring features a pear-cut green quartz, suspended from a delicate setting adorned with smaller green gemstones and daimonds. The design is both modern and sophisticated, with...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Flower with Dangling Diamond Teardrop Silver and Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 2" long diamond earrings with approximately 9 carats of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings These stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond drop earrings feature an elegant double–teardrop silhouette, meticul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Starburst Diamond Teardrop Earrings Solid 18K Yellow Gold Statement Drops
Located in Great Neck, NY
A beautifully crafted pair of Italian-inspired 18K yellow gold diamond drop earrings, showcasing refined gold smithing and timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36ct Emerald Teardrop & Diamond 14K Gold Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with these exquisite earrings, featuring 0.15ct of sparkling natural diamonds paired with 0.36ct of vibrant emeralds. Crafted in 14k gold, their lightweight 2.0...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Teardrop White Topaz and Diamond Gold Drop Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Each earring securely Hand set with a Teardrop-shaped White Topaz, weighing approx. 20.44tcw for both and 1.45tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Accent Teardrop Filigree Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the romance of heirloom jewelry, these Emerald Teardrop Earrings showcase graceful openwork filigree crafted in warm 9K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 14k White Gold feature a stunning double teardrop, delicately lined with shimmering natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape These estate earrings are made in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Open-Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Suspended from polished huggie-style hoops, each earring features an abstract, open-teardrop dangle composed of overlapping, nested ribbons of precious metal.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kabana 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Fire Opal Teardrop Dangle Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Add vibrant sophistication to your collection with these authentic Kabana Fire Opal & Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,850Sale Price|45% Off
14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of stud earrings in 14k white gold with breathtaking pear-shaped purple and blue tanzanite centers. Each earring is accented with a square-cut diamond and two...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Teardrop Earrings with 0.33ct Diamond & 0.27ct Blue Sapphire
Located in jaipur, IN
These are 18-carat gold earrings designed with a graceful teardrop outline encrusted with shimmering blue sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage-Inspired Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold Teardrop Design
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegantly crafted in 18K white gold, these refined sapphire and diamond drop earrings feature a graceful teardrop silhouette accented by a deep blue sapphire at the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Radiant in their simplicity and striking in scale, these contemporary teardrop earrings are a graceful expression of refined elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 18k White Gold feature a stunning double teardrop, delicately lined with shimmering natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Coral Quartz & Diamond Teardrop Earrings, Circa 2010, 1.03ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Coral Quartz 2.06gm Rose cut Diamond 0.18ct Round Diamond 0.85ct Diameter of earring 53X15mm
Quartz, Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Teardrop Diamond and Peacock Green Pearl Earrings
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
Introducing the 14K White Gold Teardrop Diamond and Peacock Green Pearl Earrings, a blend of contemporary style and classic allure.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
$9,440Sale Price|29% Off
【Crown Radiance】Imperial Teardrop Baby Akoya Pearl Emerald Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Framed by 1.7 carats of sparkling diamonds, set in 18K white gold, these earrings radiate brilliance while maintaining an air of refined sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
Teardrop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These teardrop-shaped dangle earrings feature a gold outline embracing a cluste...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signature Teardrop Earrings with Diamonds in 22k Gold, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These signature Teardrop Earrings are the perfect combination of 22k gold organic texture and 18 stunning salt and pepper diamonds that effortlessly elevates your mood and style.
Diamond, 22k Gold
3.38 Ct Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Teardrop Hoop Earrings White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
With 3.38 carats of total diamond weight and a teardrop shape large enough to make a statement, these hoops are built for the moments you want your earrings noticed from across the r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Teardrop South Sea Pearl Diamond Gala Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
These opulent earrings are crafted in a flowing teardrop silhouette, each centered with a luminous South Sea pearl of exceptional radiance.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.62 Ct Baguette Diamond Open Teardrop Statement Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crystalline Architecture — A Baguette Diamond Open Teardrop Statement Earring Pair in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Item Code :- EAMJ-1752 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Teardrop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These abstract teardrop earrings feature an open lattice design with fluid orga...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 2.60 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Teardrop Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing pair of diamond teardrop earrings features 2.60ct of round brilliant cut diamonds micro pave set to perfection in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.93 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shape Chandelier Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Inspired by showers of happiness, these Diamond Chandelier Earrings are carved with 2 teardrop shape hoops with brilliant rectangular-cut diamonds hanging giving it a classic symphon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Teardrop Textured Drop Earrings Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEE-111790 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Drop Earrings Style: Textured Teardrop Drop Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 5.71 Grams Gross We...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
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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