14 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.13cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Sapphire: 10 princess cut = 0.70cttw Weight: 5.84 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.27 carats Natural Sapphire In and out Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Gemstones include: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Pink Princess Shape Sapphires. Paints a rainbow of elegance with these colorful Princess-cut multi-gemstone huggie hoop earrings, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and Diamond 3.09 Carat TW Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and Diamond 1.39 Carat TW Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Effy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoops in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Pink Sapphire (Rectangular Mixed Cut) / Single Cut Diamonds Hoop Diameter: 16.1mm Hoop Width: 5.3mm Item Weight: 6.7 Grams Stamped: 14K...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pink/Yellow Sapphire Dome Half-hoop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond and Pink/Yellow Sapphire Half-hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings features White Round Diamonds and Pink Sapphires on one earring, and White Diamo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier ‘Panthere’ Diamond & Sapphire Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond And Sapphire ‘Panthere’ Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Blue Princess Sapphire and Diamond 1.61 Carat TW Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural princess cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire - 13.30 Cts Diamond - 2.33 Cts All Diamonds are G / H-SI
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Fine Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Fine Diamond Emerald and Pink Sapphire Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,750Sale Price|20% Off
Everyday 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings, 14k, Part of Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings made in 14k.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half-Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.25 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Sapphire Cut: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
3.80 Carats Diamond Sapphire Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Diamond and sapphire half hoop earrings. 26 square cut sapphires accented with 20 round cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. 20 round diamonds approx. total weight. 0.80cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond And Sapphire Reversible Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond And Sapphire Reversible Hoop Earrings 1.50 total diamond weight. 5.1 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.47 Carat TW Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond half hoop earrings in 14K white gold, designed with a refined and contemporary appeal.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,940Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Dazzling diamonds and blue sapphires are prong-set alternately and exude a striking contrast.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.09 Carat TW Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald, Blue Sapphire Round And Diamond Hoop Earring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Earring feature 2.42 carats of Gemstone And 0.54 carat of Diamond. The Earring is an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Natural Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire and White Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These contemporary earrings combine vibrant Sri Lankan Sapphires with the vivid tones of rich Blue and sparkling White Diamonds. Putting style at the forefront of their design, these...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 9.15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 9.15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings This remarkable royal blue sapphire and diamond modern hoop earring is sensational.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21.26 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
21.26 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Hoop Earrings This marvelous rainbow multi-sapphire and side diamond full hoop is alluring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and 1/4 Cttw Diamond Alternating Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Enchantingly delicate, each hoop dances with the deep, endless blue of natural sapphires and the scintillating radiance of natural diamonds.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Large Hoop in 18k white gold, white diamonds and blue sapphires
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle large earrings in 18k hoops in white gold, white diamonds and blue sapphires Sapphires carats: 0,54 Diamonds carats: 0,09 Dimensions: 15 x 18 mm PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS J...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Large Hoop in 18k rose gold, white diamonds and pink sapphires
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle large earrings in 18k hoops in rose gold, white diamonds and pink sapphires Sapphires carats: 0,54 Diamonds carats: 0,09 Dimensions: 15 x 18 mm PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Jo...
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10K White Gold Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these exquisite 10K White Gold Huggy Hoop Earrings. Crafted with precision, these earrings feature a pear-shaped blue sapphire, radiating its mes...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
$11,350Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Gemstone Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
These earrings are 14k white gold, Natural Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these 10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop and Dangle Huggy Hoop Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond and 2.5mm Yellow Sapphire Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The omega backs keep these pierced earrings safe and secure on your ears for comfortable, worry-free wear all day long. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Half-Hoop Earrings 19.2K White Gold Portuguese 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Half-Hoop Earrings in 19.2K White Gold, Portuguese, circa 1990s.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Gems Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
These earrings are 14k white gold, Natural Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ASBA Collection Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Topaz Ombre and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Gatos, CA
These elegant ASBA Collection Earrings have a striking Ombre pattern of Sapphires, Amethysts, Blue Topaz, and Diamonds, all set in 14K White Gold. The Sapphires total 0.70 ctw, Ameth...
14k Gold, White Gold
$7,955Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $15, 909 18KT Fancy Glittering Pink Sapphire Diamond Onyx Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Pink Sapphire and Onyx Diamond Hoop Earrings. Earrings...
Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 0.30 CT Blue Sapphires and 0.16 CT Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 16 mm Width: 14 mm Metal:14K White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2.70 Grams Stone Type: 0.30 CT Blue Sapphires & 0.16 CT Diamon...
14k Gold
14K White Gold 0.30 CT Blue Sapphires and 0.16 CT Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 16 mm Width: 14 mm Metals:14K White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2.70 Grams Stone Type: 0.30 CT Blue Sapphires & 0.16 CT Diamo...
14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.24 CT Multicolor Sapphires and 0.13 CT Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 16.5 mm Width: 2.5 mm Metal:14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2.14 Grams Stone Type: 0.24 CT Multi-color Sapphires & 0.1...
14k Gold
$12,112Sale Price|25% Off
Ralph Masri Modernist Oval Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Statement 18kt white gold oval earrings with diamonds (2.85cts) and sapphires (1.10cts) from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 3.37 Carat Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning earrings showcase the perfect balance of deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The rich blue hue of the sapphires beautifully complements the brilliance of the b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Huggie Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier Circa 1993 1/4 width x 3/4 inch diameter
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,816Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire '0.91ctw' and Diamond '0.21ctw' White Gold Huggies
By DJA
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire and diamond huggies in 14K white gold. The huggies feature 0.91ctw of round sapphires and 0.21ctw of round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 10.82 carats, Diamond 4.45 carats and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 1.35 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 27.62 gram...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Faberge Gold Diamond Cabochon Sapphire and Enamel Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
These modern 18 karat white gold earrings are set with an oval blue cabachon sapphire surrounded by round brilliant diamonds. Royal blue guilloche enamel enhance the curve of these ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14KT Rose Gold Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stylish "U" huggie earrings are crafted in 14KT rose gold and feature a stunning array of multi-colored sapphires, totaling 1.43 carats. Accentuated by 0.41 carats of round cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Diana M. 33.12 Cts. Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom Fine Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings Set in 18K Yellow and White gold. Total 33.12 Cts. Oval Ceylon Sapphires, set with 2.32 cts. Round Diamonds F color VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chanel Comete 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stars Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Twinkling stars, adorned with diamonds and accented by a touch of sapphire blue, illuminate the night sky with these enchanting Chanel Comete earrings. They contain approximately 7....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White gold invisible Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bold, vibrant, and unmistakably Italian in spirit, these exceptional BULGARI ear clips embody the house's celebrated mastery of color, texture, and design. Crafted in richly textured...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary pair of vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ear clips showcasing the maison’s legendary Mystery Set craftsmanship, masterfully composed in richly saturated sapphires and bril...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings #23346
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings JAGi Certified- These stunning earrings each feature 10 square cut natural blue sapphires and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.22 Carat TW White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural round cut pink sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee in a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
3.52 Carat Multi Sapphires and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
3.52 Carat Multi Sapphires / 0.85 Carat Yellow Sapphires & Diamond Earring in 18 kt Yellow Gold. Multi Sapphires-3.52 Carat Yellow Sapphires- 0.85 Diamond -1.67 Carat Gold-12.73
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Sapphire DOVES Post and Clip 2-Tone Gold Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! These Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings feature Stylized DOVES Hand set with 40 Yellow Sapphires, approx. 1.50tcw and 28 White Brilliant Diamonds, app...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Marquise Sapphire and Diamond 2.39 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural marquise cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Earrings by Suzy Linda
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Each petite hoop is set with vivid oval Pink Sapphires totaling 0.70 cttw, beautifully complemented by shimmering Diamonds totaling 0.10 cttw for just the right touch of brilliance.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.
It is almost impossible to overstate how popular hoop earrings are today. They are routinely seen adorning the ears of high-profile women, ranging from Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.
The roots of the hoop-earring phenomenon literally stretch back to the dawn of civilization. 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 2,600–2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Hoop earrings can also be found in the Met’s Egyptian art gallery as well as in the museum’s displays of Greek and Roman art.
What inspired the original hoop design and why it was adopted by so many jewelers in the ancient world are unknown. It doesn’t have an origin story, feeling rather like the jewelry equivalent of the wheel. There just seems to be a logic to a circle that goes from the front to the back of the lobe.
“Hoops have been worn for millennia because they are unfathomably chic,” says Annabel Davidson, the editor of Vanity Fair UK’s special jewelry edition. “The way they accentuate the jawline, elongate the face and add a touch of flamboyance to a look is clearly a timeless expression of confidence, femininity and sartorial savvy.”
Throughout the ages, there have been countless decorative variations of hoop earrings. While the style can be found in just about every era, it was far more popular in some periods than others. Certain looks from yesteryear reflect cultural interests, while others are purely glamourous.
On 1stDibs, shop vintage diamond hoop earrings, gold hoop earrings, contemporary hoops and many more varieties of this wildly popular accessory.
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