$560Sale Price|20% Off
9K Gold Natural Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly enchanting, these Natural Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings bloom with timeless elegance.
Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18k Gold Earrings Black Diamonds and Peridot Drops Italian Made
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 18k Gold Earrings Black Diamonds and Peridot Drops Italian Made
Black Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...
Peridot and Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Dangle Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a striking Natural Peridot and Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Dangle Design, these earrings showcase a beautiful peridot at the center of a drop-shaped setting.
Peridot, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18KT YG, 12.60Ct. Citrine, 4.6Ct. Peridot and .43 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini by Barizza & Ci SRL of Italy. These flower earrings are designed with pear shaped citrine and marquis shaped stones as peridot petals.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings feature vibrant green peridot gemstones at the center, beautifully framed by a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.40 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.40 Carats Natural Peridot and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
47.44 Carat Peridot White Diamond Yellow and Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Peridot Gemstone: 46.67 Carats 38 White Round Diamonds: 0.77 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold, 9.70 Grams
White Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Peridot (approximately 5 cts each),faceted Citrine (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.60 cts.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
10.00ct Peridot 0.70ct Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A luminous expression of color and craftsmanship, these striking peridot, diamond, and enamel earrings exude bold sophistication and refined artistry.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$741Sale Price|20% Off
Jacket Earrings, 14 karat tapestry-cut Peridot and princess-cut diamond studs
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
These elegant jacket earrings showcase a refined design combining lustrous peridot with diamond accents.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Peridot with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 1.84 carats and Peridot 1.84 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Total Weight: 5.26 grams "We first open...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Peridot Diamond Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 1.87 carats of natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.14 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.14 Carat Peridot Diamond Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 1.78 carats of natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Peridot Diamond Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 1.84 carats of natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and purple tourmalines, peridots and diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), citrine (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.40 cts.
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold
Late Deco 3.00 Carat Peridot and Diamond Earrings, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
These captivating earrings date back to the brilliant Late Deco era and feature two gorgeous peridot gemstones.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peridot Pear Shape Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot earrings in pear shape, with white and blue diamonds, set on 18Kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Pearls and Peridot and Four Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings hosts a freshwater Pearl and faceted Peridot (approximately 5 cts each) and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Peridot and Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of the jewels are 4.57 carats of brilliant cut diamonds and 22.27 carats of peridots. Clip-backs attach the earrings, which measure 1.26 inches (width) by 1.45 inche...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Peridot, Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison The Medium 18kt White Gold GUM DROP™ earring with faceted Peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), faceted Iolite (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~...
Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
Round Green Peridot and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant earrings feature vivid green peridot gemstones encircled by sparkling diamond halos, all set in lustrous 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), faceted Iolite (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts.
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Peridot, Onyx, Jade, Iol...
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Deep Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), deep citrine (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.40 cts.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Pink Topaz and Peridot and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt White gold GUM DROP™ earrings with pink topaz (approximately 2.5 cts each), peridot (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.40 cts.
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Prong Oval Shape Dangle Earrings in 18kt Gold with Iolite Peridot and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
The earrings are named after the Greek water nymph "Kallisto" Stone details: Iolite 2.30ct, peridot 2.00ct and diamonds 0.10ct Limited edition - In stock Collection: A dream of elega...
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Green Quartz, Peridots, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a green quartz and, in the central part, a flower of peridots and diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
31.53 Carat Peridot Round Diamond Yellow and White Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Peridot Gemstones: 30.25 Carats 34 White Round Diamonds: 1.28 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold, 7.80 Grams
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ Earrings with peridot (approximately 5 cts each), blue topaz (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.60 cts.
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold...
TJD 0.10 CT Diamond and 5X3MM Oval Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted elegantly in 18-karat yellow gold and embellished beautifully with 44 brilliant diamonds and 2 oval shaped peridot in prong setting. The diamonds are graded H-I Color, I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamond Earrings in Black Silver art deco style Chrysolite
Located in Berlin, DE
The Peridot Diamond Earrings in question boast an exquisite and meticulously crafted design, characterized by their patinated black silver composition.
Diamond, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
Peridot, Kunzite and Brown Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 10.72 carats, Kunzite 17.22 carats and Brown Diamond 0.74 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 3.6 cm Total Weight: 19.68 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Kunzite, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou 2.90ctw Moonstone Peridot Diamond Snowdrop Flower Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A celebration of natural form and gemstone harmony, these Nina Zhou earrings reimagine the snowdrop flower in an unexpected trio of moonstone, peridot, and diamond.
Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Ruby Diamond Floral Earrings, 6.90ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly crafted with vibrant natural peridot, ruby accents, and sparkling diamonds, these Peridot Drop Earrings bring together exceptional color and antique-inspired charm.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Peridot, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 3.81 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.27 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 12.07 grams "We first...
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Pink Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with peridot (approximately 5 cts each), pink topaz (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.60 cts.
Diamond, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Jade, 18k Gold, ...
Citrine, Peridot with Brown Diamond and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Citrine 11.85 carats, Peridot 6.38 carats with Brown Diamond 0.31 carat and Diamond 0.19 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 1...
Citrine, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
14K TT Gold 5.70ctw Oval Peridot Princess Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fancy peridot and diamond drop/dangle earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow and white gold and feature very well made prong settings that each elegantly embraces a gorgeous ...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz, Peridot and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Medium 18kt Yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with Blue Topaz(approximately 2.5 cts each), Peridot (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, ...
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Amethyst and Diamonds Clip or Pierced
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Peridot and Amethyst and diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Cushion Peridot and Blue Topaz Stone Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Double Cushion Peridot and Blue Topaz Stone Earrings with Diamonds weighing approxinmately 0.40cts.
Diamond, Topaz, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold, 10.78 Carat Amethyst, 2.30 Carat Peridot and Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini by Barizza & Ci SRL of Italy. These flower earrings are designed with pear shaped Amethyst and marquis shaped stones as Peridot petals.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamonds Gold Snake Dangle Earrings Made in Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Yellow Gold Little Snake Peridot and White Diamonds Drop Earrings. Rossella Ugolini design small pendant earrings Handcrafted in Italy 18K Yellow Gold, adorned with White D...
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Emerald-Cut Peridot Diamond Accents 10k Yellow Gold Studs Earring
Located in New York, NY
This Earring is made up of 6x4 Emerald-cut (2 pcs) 1.23 carat Peridot and Baguette-cut White Diamond (2 pcs) 0.10 carat.
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Peridot and 1/4ct Diamond Leverback Dangle Earrings
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A vibrant and sophisticated addition to any fine jewelry collection, these exquisite dangle earrings beautifully showcase a striking contrast of rich color and brilliant light.Expert...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Multi-Gemstone Drop Earrings Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, and Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The dynamic vertical design flows gracefully from a crisp green peridot at the top tier down to a warm, sun-kissed citrine.
18k Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Earrings 12.89 Ct Cushion Cut 18K White Gold Diamonds - Beverly Hills
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Remarkable 12.89 Carat Peridot & Diamond Florentine Earrings in 18K White Gold – A Timeless Masterpiece Tamir by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,250Sale Price / item|25% Off
12.89 Carat Peridot Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold by Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These peridot and diamond earrings by Tamir for Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills feature a vibrant matched pair of oval cut peridots weighing approximately 12.89 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$959Sale Price / item|44% Off
Peridot, yellow sapphire earrings in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with peridots, sapphires and diamonds. Peridot earrings in 14k gold.
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Peridot and Pink Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), faceted Pink Topaz (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighi...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halle 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Peridot Earring
Located in New York, NY
This Earring is made up of pear-cut Peridot (2 Pcs) 8.32 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (68 Pcs) 0.18 Carat.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emmie 10K Yellow Gold Square-cut Peridot Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This Earrings is made up of Square-cut Peridot (2 pcs) 1.42 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (12 Pcs) 0.11 Carat.
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$872Sale Price / item|50% Off
Peridot earrings in 14k gold. Yellow sapphire earrings in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with peridots, sapphires and diamonds. Peridot earrings in 14k gold.
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Exquisite 6.12 Carat Natural Green Peridot and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 6.12 Carats Natural Green Peridot and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briolette-Cut Amethyst and Peridot Cts 48 Grape Drop Earrings set in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sip the sweetness of summer - these enchanting earrings cascade with vibrant 48 cts of Zambian amethyst and peridot briolettes, reminiscent of a luscious grape bunch.
Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Pink Topaz Peridot Diamond Yellow Gold Mini Pebble Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Pink Topaz, Peridot and Diamond Mini Pebble Earring. This elegant mini cluster combines faceted oval Pink Topaz and Peridot with the sparkle of 8 diamonds weighin...
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Peridot and Diamond Halo Studs 14K White Gold August Birthstone
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The perfect jewelry for any August celebration! These peridot and diamond halo earrings are made with genuine, natural peridot gemstones and diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White 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.
Vividly colored. Relatively inexpensive. The striking green gemstone that is the star of the show in your vintage and antique peridot jewelry and watches is timeless and loved all over the world.
Suffering from nightmares? Try placing a peridot next to your pillow. In ancient Egypt, where the semiprecious stone was first discovered (and where it was referred to as the “gem of the sun”), it was believed to have magical powers, including the ability to protect people from evil spirits, including the ones responsible for bad dreams. Luckily for those wanting to test their efficacy against nighttime terrors, peridots are relatively inexpensive. Luckier still for August babies, whose birthstone it is, the vibrant green jewel in vintage peridot earrings, peridot rings and more goes beautifully with a summer wardrobe.
Peridot was mined in ancient times, perhaps as early as 1500 BC, on Topazos Island, today known as Zabargad or St. John’s Island, in the Red Sea. According to gemologist Edward Gübelin, “the occurrence of peridot on Zabargad is intimately related to the regional geology and the tectonic processes that on a larger scale were responsible for the formation of the Red Sea itself.”
Those ancient deposits have been exhausted. Today the largest and finest peridots come from Pakistan and Myanmar, while the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona is the source of most of the stones used in mass-produced jewelry. Peridots are also found in Vietnam, Tanzania and China.
Zabargad is the source of the most famous large peridots, several of which are prized parts of public collections. The Natural History Museum in London owns a 146-carat step-cut stone, but it is the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, that boasts the largest cut peridot, weighing 310 carats. Then there’s the Chicago Field Museum’s pear-shaped Green Goddess, weighing 154-carat and etched with the figure of a woman. It was acquired at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and In 2008, the renowned Chicago jeweler Lester Lampert designed an 18-karat yellow-gold setting for the stone, surrounding it with 3.24 carats of yellow diamonds.
Find vintage and antique peridot brooches, necklaces and other accessories 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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