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

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Twisted Disk Stud Earrings
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Twisted Disk Stud Earrings - 14k Amorphous Twisted Disk Earrings. Those magnificent gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Twisted Disk Stud Earrings
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Twisted Disk Stud Earrings - 14k Amorphous Twisted Disk Earrings. Those magnificent gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Netline Heart Pendant.
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Heart pendant - 14K gold - PENDANT ONLY READY TO SHIP This Gold Heart Pendant is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Dazzling 2.64ct Diamonds Necklace with Double Halo Heart Pendant - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.64ct Diamonds Necklace with Double Halo Heart Pendant in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Necklace - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 10.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
14 kt yellow gold. Certified by IGI, this piece radiates with vibrant color, adding a touch of
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 1.45ct Tripe Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.45ct Tripe Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Timeless 1.07ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Necklace with Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 1.07ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 14k Rose Gold - GIA
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Earrings - 14 kt. White gold - 3.05ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Coloured Clarity: VS 1 Size: 7 mm Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are responsible
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Earrings - 14 kt. White gold - 4.03ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Coloured Clarity: SI 1 Size approx: 8.1 mm Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Earrings - 14 kt. White gold - 4.12ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Coloured Clarity: SI 2 Size approx: 7.85 mm Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Unique Large Twisted Torus Dangle Gold Contemporary Earrings.
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Twisted Torus Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Unique Dangle Earrings made with 3D printing technique in
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace - 14 kt. White gold - 10.51ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured)
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
14 kt white gold. Certified by IGI, this piece radiates with vibrant color, adding a touch of
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Earrings - 14 kt. White gold - 11.60ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are responsible for any local customs or VAT fees that
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men ring, Lion ring for men, Lion Men s Ring, Luxury Men s Ring, Men signet ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
crafted from 25 grams of superior 14K gold, this exceptional piece embodies a sense of regality and power
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2010s Israeli Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Captivating 7.40ct Rubellite, Sapphires, and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 7.40ct Rubellite, Sapphires, and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 1.30ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 1.30ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Emerald wedding Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite Radiant Emerald Ring in 14K Gold Product Description: Introducing our Radiant Emerald
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2010s Israeli Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Product Description: Presenting the Round
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Product Description: Presenting the
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Diamond engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning Princess Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Product Description: Introducing our Princess
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Diamond engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning Princess Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Product Description: Introducing our Princess
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Elegant 0.70ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.70ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.60Ct Princess Diamond engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning Princess Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Product Description: Introducing our Princess
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Spiral Net Ring, Pinki
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
14k solid gold. Design with net texture. The manufacturing process results in a hollow object shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Natural Coloured Clarity: SI 2 Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are responsible for
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.11ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Natural Coloured Clarity: SI 2 Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are responsible for
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Spiral Net Ring, Pinki
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
sophisticated Modern cocktail ring This unique ring made with a 3D printing technique made of 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Classic Diamond Tennis Bracelet – 5.17 Carats
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
set in a sleek 14K white gold setting. Designed for both sophistication and everyday wear, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.50 carat sapphire 0.80 carat natural diamonds statement ing
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
- Excellent 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.15 gr
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Twisted Disk Stud Earrings with Diamonds,
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Twisted Disk, Stud Earrings with diamonds - 14k Amorphous Twisted Disk Earrings. Those
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s luxury green emerald ring , 3.25ct natural emerald, 1.85ct natural diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
. The band is crafted from 22 grams of yellow gold, available in your choice of 14K or 18K. The gold's
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2010s Israeli Signet Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Eternity Band Ring with Round Diamonds 1.72 Carat in White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Delicate Eternity Band set with 21 Round Diamonds (Total Carat Weight 1.72 ) in 14 K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

The solitaire diamong ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
14K white gold, the ring has a sleek and modern finish, with a total weight of 2.9 grams, offering
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Exquisite Diamond Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
in 14K white gold, this ring is perfect for an engagement, anniversary, or a luxurious gift. A
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat s-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald Gold SeaTurtle Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.50Ct Oval Natural Emerald and 14K Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Product Description
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Orange Diamond Earrings Total Carat Weight 4.69 Ct in White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Carat Weight: 4.69 ct Total Stone Count: 20 Diamonds Shape: Round Color: D-F Jewelry Material: 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.28Ct Natural Emerald Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating Emerald Cut Emerald Ring in 14K Gold Product Description: Unveiling our Emerald
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2010s Israeli Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Shape Natural Emerald Halo Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Emerald Shape Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Necklace in 14K Gold Product Description
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.80CT Diamonds Neacklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
elegant 14K gold. A piece that effortlessly captures attention, this necklace is a tribute to timeless
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Unique Set, Sweetwater Pearls Necklace and Stud 14 Karat Earrings
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Women Contemporary Necklace Bridal 14k Jewelry Necklace Design. Freshwater pearls beaded necklace with
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Unique Set, Sweetwater Pearls Necklace and Stud 14 Karat Earrings
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Women Contemporary Necklace Bridal 14k Jewelry Necklace Design. Freshwater pearls beaded necklace with
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

0.48 Carat Natural Diamonds Round Shape Half Eternity Ring Band in White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Color: Colorless Clarity: VS Jewelry Material: 14 K White Gold 1.95 gr Ring Size: 6 (US) Do you have
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 1.07ct Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
diamonds totaling 0.27ct, all meticulously set in gleaming 14K white gold weighing 2.6 grams. Perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.86ct Red Tourmaline and 1.16 Carat Natural Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
brilliant Carat: 1.16 carat Color: D - F Clarity: VVS1 - VVS2 Cut: Very Good - Excellent 14K white gold
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Princess Diana Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Diana Ring with 0.8-Carat Blue Sapphire and Natural White Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Magnificent 3.46ct Spinel and Diamonds Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 3.46ct Spinel and Diamonds Double Halo Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 10.56 Carat Square Cushion Amethyst Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features a magnificent square cushion mixed-cut amethyst as its centerpiece, boasting an impressive weight of 10.56 carats. The rich purple hue of the amethyst ...
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Emerald White Gold Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K White Gold 0.49Ct Pear Shape Emerald Necklace Product Description: Introducing our Pear Shape
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Emerald White Gold Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K White Gold 0.46Ct Pear Shape Emerald Necklace Product Description: Introducing our Pear Shape
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Emerald White Gold Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K White Gold 0.50Ct Pear Shape Emerald Necklace Product Description: Introducing our Pear Shape
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquarius Zodiac Sign Gold And Diamond Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Aquarius Zodiac Sign 14K Gold Necklace with Diamond Product Description: Embrace the spirit of
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant Diamond Solitaire Ring- Stunning 14k Radiant diamond Engagement Ring Product Description
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamonds Wedding Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 14k Gold Wedding Ring with Baguette Diamonds Product Description: Introducing our
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2010s Israeli Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Cream Freshwater Pearls, Net Mobius Center Piece
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Unique Pendant Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace for Women Unique Necklace Bridal 14k Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 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.