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Paloma Picasso Gold Diamonds X Earrings

Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k gold X stud earrings, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Graffiti collection.

Category

20th Century Spanish Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Yellow Gold Diamond Large Earrings
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Yellow Gold Diamond Large Earrings

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Yellow Gold Diamond Large Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large size X Graffiti earrings, in 18k yellow gold. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

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20th Century Spanish Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in University Place, WA

A romantic and beautifully crafted pair of dangle earrings from Paloma Picasso for Tiffany and Co. Each earring pairs a bezel-set round diamond at the top with a puffed heart drop be...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Picasso Picasso Diamond Signature X Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co Picasso Picasso Diamond Signature X Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co Picasso Picasso Diamond Signature X Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum And 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Signature X Earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

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Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Earrings - VHK#885b
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Earrings - VHK#885b

Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Earrings - VHK#885b

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Earrings - VHK#885b Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.3 grams Diamo...

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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
Tiffany & Co Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings 18 Karat In Stock

Tiffany & Co Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings 18 Karat In Stock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings These exquisite Tiffany & Co.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. earrings made of 18k gold, black onyx, coral, accentuated with diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Graffiti X Earrings & Ring Suite
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Graffiti X Earrings & Ring Suite

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Graffiti X Earrings & Ring Suite

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A signature 18k yellow gold diamond jewellery suite from Tiffany & Co. from the Paloma Picasso Graffiti collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Paloma Picasso for Tiffany "X" Diamond and Gold Ear Clips
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany "X" Diamond and Gold Ear Clips

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany "X" Diamond and Gold Ear Clips

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Toronto, ON

These are classic Tiffany Paloma Picasso "X" ear clips. Each earring is enhanced by a row of diamonds. These earrings have an Omega clip and post, which can be easily modified for no...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold earrings crafted by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Signed Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Gold Signature "X" Earrings
Signed Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Gold Signature "X" Earrings

Signed Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Gold Signature "X" Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These timeless "X" motif earrings are designed by the youngest daughter, Paloma Picasso, of famous artist Pablo Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum X Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum X Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum X Earrings

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Austin, TX

Extra large X earrings in 18k yellow gold with pave diamonds set in platinum by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany and Co.

Category

1990s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Paloma Picasso Vintage Earrings Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold
Paloma Picasso Vintage Earrings Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso Vintage Earrings Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 1982 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Amethyst, Diamond WEIGHT: 13.5 grams MEASUREMENT: 1 5/16" x 7/16" HALLMARKS: 1982, T & Co...

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond X-Kiss Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond X-Kiss Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond X-Kiss Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond X Kiss Stud Earrings. The diamond X earrings feature approximately .60 carat total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds graded F color and VS c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops
Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops

Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops

By Paloma Picasso

Located in San Antonio, TX

1 pair gold and diamond leaf earclips, and 1 pair of "X" motif earclips, both by Paloma Picasso for tiffany. Both pair with day/night hooks. Accompanied by a pair of pear-shaped citr...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso’s Large Graffiti X "Kiss" Diamond Earrings
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso’s Large Graffiti X "Kiss" Diamond Earrings

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso’s Large Graffiti X "Kiss" Diamond Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Tiffany & Co, Paloma Picasso’s designed Graffiti X diamond and 18 karat gold earrings

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Ribbon Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Ribbon Yellow Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Ribbon Yellow Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Picasso Venezia Goldoni Diamond Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Venezia Goldoni Diamond Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Picasso Venezia Goldoni Diamond Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 750 Paloma Picasso Main Stone: diamond Gemstones: amethyst Measurements: 3.35" long x 20mm wide Weight: 20.4 grams...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Diamond Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Diamond Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Diamond Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection: Olive Leaf Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Au750) Hallmarks: © T & Co., Au750, © Paloma Picasso Length: 10.8mm Width...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Loving Heart Lever Back Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Loving Heart Lever Back Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Loving Heart Lever Back Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Brand: Tiffany & Co Metal: 18K (Au 79.80-75%) Gold Item specifics Condition Pre-owned: Brand Tiffany & Co. Type Earrings Shape Heart Metal...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Floral Earrings 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Floral Earrings 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Floral Earrings 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The vintage earrings are made in Italy of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, carved coral and diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Cuff Diamond Torque Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Gold Cuff Diamond Torque Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Gold Cuff Diamond Torque Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A gorgeous Tiffany & Co. gold cuff diamond torque bracelet, featuring an X motif.

Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Bangle Jewelry
Angela Cummings Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Bangle Jewelry

Angela Cummings Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Bangle Jewelry

By Angela Cummings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 18k yellow gold bracelet measures 7" x ½” (18 x 1.3 centimeters).

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

During the time Tiffany’s has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso. About Turquoise Jewelry: Did you know that in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Metal: 18K gold Measurement: 16mm long x 12mm wide Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond: 7 round diamonds, carat total weight .07 approx.

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings New
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings New

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings New

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Metal: 18K gold Measurement: 14mm long x 13mm wide Weight: 3.70 grams Diamond: 16 round diamonds, carat total weight .08 app...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond Lapis 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond Lapis 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond Lapis 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each earring centers a round brilliant cut diamond with 0.30 carat total weight; F/G color and VS clarity Bezel set low in an oval cabochon of lapis measuring approximately 15.0 x 1...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Large
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Large

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Large

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond X Earrings Large Metal: 18K yellow gold Measurements: 27mm(1.06") long x 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 8.80 grams Hallmark: TIFF...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Diamond Earrings Graffiti Collection Material 18k Rose Gold Earring Dimension 6mm X 5.5mm Earrings Weight 2.4gr total Diamonds 0.10ct Diamond Cla...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Leaf Earrings and Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Leaf Earrings and Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Leaf Earrings and Brooch

By Paloma Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Signed Paloma Picasso by Tiffany & Co. Earrings dimension approximately 1.5 inch x 1 inch and brooch 2 inches x 1 inch.

Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Scribble Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Scribble Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Scribble Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Scribble Earrings Metal: 18K yellow gold and platinum Weight: 4.30 grams Measurement: 1 7/16" long x 5/8" wide Diamond: 14 round diamon...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Earrings Metal: Platinum Measurements: 12.5mm long x 9mm wide Weight: 4.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. paloma Picasso diamond gold X Earrings
Tiffany & Co. paloma Picasso diamond gold X Earrings

Tiffany & Co. paloma Picasso diamond gold X Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold and Platinum X earrings.

Category

1990s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Clip-on earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold “X” Clip Post Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold “X” Clip Post Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold “X” Clip Post Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Paloma Picasso “X” design diamond earrings for Tiffany & Co from the Grafitti collection.

Category

1990s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Paloma Picasso Gold Diamonds X Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 82 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Paloma Picasso are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings for sale. When shopping our range of paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Paloma Picasso Gold Diamonds X Earrings?

Prices for paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $900 and can go as high as $35,000, while paloma picasso gold diamonds x earrings, on average, fetch $3,738.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.