14k Solid White Gold Swirl Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cute and dainty stud earrings without breaking the bank. Set in 14k SOLID gold and two round cut, natural, mined diamonds. Double rhodium plated for optimal sparkle and shine. Water...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each earring showcases a delicate and graceful swirl design, elegantly adorned with 13 fine quality graduated round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 5.3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) Approx. 0.18 carat (Ruby) Approx. 1.36 carats (Diamond) 21.0 grams i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Kurt Wayne 3.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Swirl Hoop Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Stamford, CT
Kurt Wayne 3.50ct diamond platinum swirl hoop earrings are a dazzling display of elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings - 10k Swirl Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Style: Stu...
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Graziela Gems 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop “Mega Swirl” Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Make a captivating statement with the 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop “Mega Swirl” Earrings by Graziela Gems.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Swirl Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 42 round brilliant cut = 1.60cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ruby: 2 oval cut = 1.80cttw Weight: 11.26 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Swirl Frosted Finish Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 22.7 mm x 17.47 mm Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 To...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rose White Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Retro Art Deco extra fine swirl design rose gold earrings with fine genuine Rubies and diamonds in white gold. 8 bright red round Rubies, approx. total weight .80cts, VS, 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Alex Sepkus "Swirling Water" Stud Earrings with Diamonds in Platinum
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - "Swirling Water" stud earrings with post and with six white brilliant cut diamonds, made in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vermeil with a Swirl of Pave Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Striking hammered 14k yellow gold vermeil with a swirl of pave diamonds for contrast and style, suspended from a tapered pave diamond bar post. Item # E3121 Materials an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Lucea New York Black and Rustic Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection These edgy yet feminine drop earrings feature both black and rustic Diamonds with a swirl motif.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 4.30 carat diamond ruby 18k yellow gold swirl earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring sweeps into a crescent, two parallel channels curving inside a glossy gold frame: one lined with white baguette cut diamonds that taper like rays, the other with deep re...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn 18K White Gold & Platinum Diamonds Onyx Swirl Earrings
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Flushing, NY
Andrew Clunn 18K White Gold & Platinum Diamonds Onyx Swirl Earrings Marked: A.CLUNN 18K PLAT Approximate Dimensions: 3.3 cm (Length) 3 cm (Width) Approx.1.82 (+ / -) carats (Di...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Circle Swirl 1.06 CTW Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold circle swirl 1.06 CTW diamond drop earrings. The diamonds in these earrings are all round, they have a width of 11.7, a length of 40 mm, and they have a total weight o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These bold and sculptural vintage drop earrings, crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, feature a dynamic swirl design pavé-set with fine white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ribbon Swirl Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural vintage pair crafted in solid 14K rose gold, these elegant earrings feature a fluid ribbon-swirl motif with soft curves that frame the ear beautifully.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,412Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings features a stylized, "S" swirl design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,930Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings features a stylized, "S" swirl design.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Fancy Swirl Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.4 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.50ct total weight. Cut: Round Brilliant (Natural) Color...
Yellow Gold
Silvorra Elegant Tanzanite & Diamond Floral Swirl Silver Stud Valentine Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver natural Tanzanite and diamond stud earrings feature a refined floral swirl design set with 14 oval and round Tanzanite gemstones (5×3 mm, 5 mm) totaling 3.8...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Gold & Palladium Old Cut Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Buttercup Prong Set -Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 5.1-5.24mm - 1.08ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
5.50 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Swirl Circle Dangle Earrings 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels. Wide circle swirl dangle earrings The Modern Finish. 5.50cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 18kt. white gold 21.1 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Swirl Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold natural zambian emerald swirl diamond stud earrings. These earrings are absolutely spectacular.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Italian Designer Odelia Diamond Swirl French Clip Earrings
By Odelia
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Perfect as a statement fine jewelry piece or collectible designer earrings. Item Details: Designer: Odelia Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Brilliant Round White Diamonds, G Color, VS2 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Champagne Cognac Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Swirl Statement Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Rose Gold Swirl Drop Earrings. This exquisite pair of earrings is crafted in rose gold. The design features intricate swirling patterns with delicate detailing. The earrings ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lucea New York Black and Rustic Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection These edgy yet feminine drop earrings feature both black and rustic Diamonds with a swirl motif.
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Swirl Spiral Diamond Earrings Ivan & Co. Clips 18k Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Swirl Spiral Diamond Earrings Ivan & Co Clips 18K Gold These designer earrings are made by Ivan & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Swirl Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautifully dainty sterling silver earrings are the perfect gift for a loved one. A petite heart with 4 stunning round-cut diamonds sits at the top of the piece, attached by a ...
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.12 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Swirl Design Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond and blue enamel swirl design earrings in 18k yellow gold. 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, H VS approx. .12cts. 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k 9.1 grams Top to bottom: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Doris Panos .90 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Swirl Dangle Earrings
By Doris Panos
Located in Stamford, CT
Created by Doris Panos these 18k yellow gold dangle earrings are adorned with 90 full cut diamonds approximately totaling .90cts. and graded G near colorless with a clarity of VS2-Si1.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Platinum & 18K White Gold Diamond Swirl Cluster Earrings -VHK#418A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum & 18K White Gold Diamond Swirl Cluster Earrings -VHK#418A Item Details: Year: 1980s Metal Type: Platinum Earring & 18k White Gold Back [Hallmarked, and Tested...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Swirl Design Diamond Drop Earrings DCE9229-2 GEJJ
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K Rose Gold White Diamonds: 1.92 ct (round cut, brilliant) Light Brown Diamonds: 2.07 ct Style: Swirl / Spiral Drop Occasion: Ideal for evening wear, galas, an...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Swirl Clip-On Earrings Description: These vibrant estate earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a dynamic, tiered swirl design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Handmade 14K Gold Swirl Earrings with 7.61ct Fancy Slice Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These natural fancy slice diamond earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold and encrusted with 7.61 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Round Diamond Swirl Button Earrings 2.50 cttw in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Diamond Swirl Button Earrings 2.50 cttw in 18k White Gold Diamond Earrings feature Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing 2.50 carats in total, prong set in a swirl design in 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2000's Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Swirl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering prong set round cut green tourmalines weighing approximately 6.50 carat total Transparent medium green to bluish green in color - with swirled gold surround Prong set with ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Swirl 18k White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Experience the dynamic elegance of Cartier's diamond earrings, a testament to brilliance in motion. Approximately 4 carats of round brilliant diamonds are meticulously pavé set in 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Swirl Diamond Earrings 14kt White Gold 0.85ctw GH VS SI New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
These graduated swirl diamond earrings are crafted in 14kt white gold and feature an elegant swirling design accented with 0.85 carat total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings 18K White Gold 0.13 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Feminine swirl and easy to wear these gorgeous diamond drop earrings are crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,968Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.54 Carats Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEE-19250A (14k) Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Style: Swirl Stud Earrings Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 4.06 Grams (pair) Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Golden Pearl Diamond Earrings Swirl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond earrings feature two splendid pairs of golden pearls of 15.5mm and 12.5mm in a swirl design set with 2.43 carats of round diamonds.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.75 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Swirl Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Each dangle has detailed inside swirls of diamonds making these earrings truly exceptional.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,460Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.54 Carats Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Elegant curves and refined craftsmanship come together in these handcrafted swirl stud earrings. Featuring a graceful ribbon-inspired silhouette with finely sculpted fluted gold and ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.18 Carat Round Diamond Swirl Drop Dangle Earrings 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Round diamond swirl drop earrings crafted in 14 karat white gold, designed with a graceful flowing silhouette that enhances light and movement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
43.00 Carat Swirl Faceted Natural Lemon Quartz Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14k white gold wire top dangle earrings with 2 swirl faceted free form natural untreated 43.00ct lemon quartz dangles.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the epitome of elegance with our 1.00ct Diamond and 18k yellow gold swirl clip post earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 2.0ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 2.0ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Swirl Clip-On Earrings Style: Vintage Swirl Clip-On Diamond Earrings Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graziela Gems 18K White Gold Mega Swirl Diamond Earrings Luxury Designer State
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Her collections feature luxurious diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones, thoughtfully transformed into elegant rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 8.3mm Pearl 0.60ctw Diamond Swirl Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (8) Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Creamy Body Color with Light Pink Overtone - Great Luster - 7.7-8.3mm (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Singl...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.50ctw Fiery Diamond Solitaire Swirl Ribbon Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - I/J Color - VS2/ SI1 Clarity - 0.50ctw (approx.) Material: 14K White Gold Weight: 1.86 Grams Backing: P...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold .66ctw Sapphire & Diamond Grooved Swirl Infinity Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice - Royal Blue Color - 0.36ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wonderfull Swirling Baguette Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Wonderfull Swirling Baguette Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Swirl Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold swirl clip-on earrings set with 8.26 carats of white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Swirl sapphire and diamond earrings. 2 round sapphires with a total weight of 1.02cts accented with 54 round diamonds approx. total weight .66cts. set in platinum with 14k yel...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
Purple Amethyst Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold Emerald Cut Swirl Dangle
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of stunning 14ct white gold earrings with large emerald cut amethyst drops. - Stones: 2 x natural amethyst, total gem weight 9.5ct approx. 2 x natural diamonds - Metal: 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Rose Gold 1.50ctw Ruby & Diamond Drop Dangle Swirl Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (12) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vivid Red Color - 1.0ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,777Sale Price / set|20% Off
7.34 Ct Natural Round Diamond Double Swirl Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-112923 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Diamond Swirl Hoops * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 9.51 Grams * Gross Weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 14K Yellow & White Gold 0.80ctw Diamond Swirl Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS2-SI2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.80ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,021Sale Price / set|20% Off
7.34 Ct Natural Round Diamond Double Swirl Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-112923 (14k) * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Diamond Swirl Hoops * Metal: 14K White Gold * Gold Weight: 7.61 Grams (pair) ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.
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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