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Stunning 4.17ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 4.17ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Embrace
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shape Natural Diamond Stud Earrings, 3.42 Carat Total, 14K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Heart Shape Diamond Stud Earrings 3.42 Carat in 14 K White Gold Unique Heart shaped diamonds paired
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Captivating 3.73ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.73ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 4.20ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 4.20ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Classic 0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 14K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Indulge in the luxury of this beautifully crafted
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2010s Israeli Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 14K White Gold Band Ring with 0.28 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 4 Diamond Ring made from 14K White Gold with 0.28 total diamond carat of natural round
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Ring: 2.47 Carat total weight, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Round Diamonds (Total Weight 0.30 Carat) in 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 2.47
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 3.03ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.03ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This captivating
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant 14k Yellow Gold Fancy Colored Drop Earrings w/2.11 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
certificate, affirming their quality and authenticity. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Main stone: 14 pcs Diamonds
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.16 Carat Natural Green Emerald Bracelet 1.45 Carat Natural Diamonds, 14K Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Total Bracelet weight: 15.00 g Bracelet Length: 17.5cm 14K White Gold Natural Emerald Variety Emerald
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Luxurious 3.53ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 3.53ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Experience
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 6.23ct Zircon and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 6.23ct Zircon and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Halo Natural Diamond Ring: 1.20 carat center stone, 14K white gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Crafted in timeless 14K gold, this exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking 1.20-carat round-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mesmerizing 3.56ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 3.56ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 4.06ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 4.06ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Captivating 8.23ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 8.23ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified A true
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alluring 1.33ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Alluring 1.33ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luminous 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.35ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.35ct Introducing our stunning Round
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold The 14K white gold band serves as the perfect backdrop
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with 0.50ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Solitaire Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous Solitaire Ring in 14k White Gold At the heart of this ring is a dazzling solitaire
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Captivating 2.61ct Beryl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 2.61ct Beryl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified A true
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring: 0.70ct D VS2 GIA, 0.16ct Halo, 14K Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Crafted in timeless 14K gold , this exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking 0.86-cartas total
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

12.00ct Amethyst and 1.25ct Natural Diamonds D-F / VS, 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
comfortable fit and wear. Metal 14K Yellow Gold Metal weight 10.30 gr. Finish Polished Setting technique(s
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Elegant 7.02 Carat Oval Mixed Cut Topaz Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite ring features two majestic oval mixed-cut topaz stones as its main attraction, boasting an impressive weight of 7.02 carats. The topaz stones exhibit a captivating blu...
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2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting 14K Rose Gold Garnet Natural Diamond w/3.25 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
3.00 total carat weight. Certified by the IGI for authenticity and excellent quality. Metal: 14K Rose
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cocktail Ring 14K Pink Gold, Ebony Wood, 28ct Smoky Quartz Gemstone Flower
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
from 14K pink gold (the inner ring), hand carved outer ring base out of black ebony wood, the flower is
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Lustrous Rubies and Diamonds Earrings and Ring Set in 14k White Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous Rubies and Diamonds Earrings and Ring Set in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Immerse
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.40ct Natural Tourmaline and 1.25ct Natural Diamonds D-F / VS, 14K Gold Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Round brilliant Carat: 1.85 carat Color: D - F Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Cut: Very Good - Excellent 14K white
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Exquisite 0.27ct Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
and sophistication. Product Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Main Stone: 1 pc Diamond Main Stone
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant 1.58ct Star Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.58ct Star Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This 14K
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This Elegant Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold is a graceful and classic piece of jewelry
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 4.11CT 14K White Gold Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious Diamonds and 14K white Gold Tennis Bracelet Product Description: Introducing our White
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2010s Israeli Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, White Gold

Handmade Vintage 14k Gold Textured Star of David Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a handmade vintage pendant crafted from 14k gold, weighing 4 grams. The pendant features a
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring w/4.39 ct -AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring w/4.39 ct - AIG Certified A captivating
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sakura Ring by Konforti Jewelry, 14K Pink Gold, Pink Opal Flowers
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
ring is made of 14K pink gold, 18K yellow gold under the hot enamel paintings, the flowers centers are
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.58ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning 1.58 carat round brilliant diamond ring is crafted from 14k White Gold and boasts
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Solid yellow Gold Aquamarine natural Gemstone Pandent and Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the allure of our Aquamarine Necklace, a best-selling piece crafted from elegant 14k gold
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 14K White Gold Stud Earrings with 1.60ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 14K White Gold Martini Earrings with 1.60ct Natural Diamonds 14K White Gold, 0.83g (the
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2010s Israeli Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.3CT Natural Diamond and 0.25CT Diamond Accent Band
Located in רמת גן, IL
-quality natural diamond set in polished 14K yellow gold, accented by 14 additional natural diamonds. The
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970 s 14K Gold Bamboo-Style Star of David Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970s 14K Gold Bamboo-Style Star of David Pendant weighs 4 grams and features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Israeli Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cocktail Ring 14K Pink Gold, 6ct Pink Opal Handcarved Gemstone Ebony Wood
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
14K pink gold, hand carved base out of black ebony wood, the center stone is a 6 ct pink opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

White Gold Buckle Link Hoop Earrings 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Hoop Fastening Type: Snap Closures Theme: Buckle Link
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 0.75ct Rubies and Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.75ct Rubies and Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - AIG Certified Discover the
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Breathtaking 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with 1.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
These breathtaking earrings are a symphony of elegance and sophistication, showcasing the timeless allure of rubies and diamonds. Adorning the earrings are six stunning rubies, weig...
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

White Gold Round Hoop Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
" (3.1mm) Weight: 1.0 Grams Stamps: 14k, PC maker's mark, Israel Condition: Pre-Owned Professionally
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.81 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.81 Carat Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold, 2.04g (the
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold helo Engagement Ring with 0.65ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Double Helo Engagement Ring with 0.65ct Natural Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Stunning 14K White Gold Eternity Ring with 3.33 Carats of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 14K White Gold Eternity Ring with 3.33 Carats of Natural Diamonds 14K White Gold, 2.19g
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2010s Israeli Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Handmade 14K Gold Filigree Star of David Pendant with Green Enamel Chai Symbol
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade 14k gold filigree pendant features a Star of David as its central motif
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Stunning 14K White Gold 5 Stones Ring with 1.51 Carats of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 14K White Gold Ring with 1.51 Carats of Natural Diamonds 14K White Gold, 2.96g (the gold
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2010s Israeli Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Polished Overlapping Dual Hoop Stack Look Snap Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
backing) Thickness: 2.5mm (top part, projection off the ear) Stamp: Israel 14k Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat 3D Printed Twisted Disc Large Pendant, Unique Statement Pendant,
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Twisted Disk Pendant 14k gold [Pendant only] Unique modern pendant with a magnificent wavy
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Small Mobius, Netline Fine Jewelry
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Mobius NETLINE Earrings - 14k gold Unique hoop earrings made with 3D printing technique in
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Twisted Torus Stud Earrings
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Large Torus Stud Earrings - 14k Gold READY TO SHIP E4006-14 ID 2687 Unique stud earrings made
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Unique Small Statement Spiral Earrings Contemporary Fine Jewelry
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
14k gold Unique Statement Contemporary Earrings [Pair of earrings] Yellow gold earrings, designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

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14k Israel For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k israel you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k israel among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any 14k israel from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Cultured Pearl version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 14k israel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Israel?

The price for a 14k israel starts at $242 and tops out at $14,000 with these wall-decorations, on average, selling for $1,350.

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.