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Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Green Enamel Flat Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large blue sapphire cabs are the top, then the middle part is in white gold diamonds and green
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Blue Sapphire Enamel 14K Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large blue sapphires make up the upper part, the central part is in gold, diamonds, coral and
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Blue Sapphire Enamel 14K Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large blue sapphires make up the upper part, the central part is in gold, diamonds, coral and
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Jade, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emerald Sapphire Gold Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Gold Small Full Cut Diamonds and Blue Enamel,bottom parts are 2 big Jade round drops In 1978 our
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Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Large Oval Turquoise Oval One of a Kind Gold Dangle Drop Earrings, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Large Oval Turquoise Drop Earrings by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in
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2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
,small blue round sapphires ,white gold, 12 small round full cut diamonds,blue enamels,2 carved Burma
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1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

For Debbie in Sioux Falls, SD
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring S-0134, Star Sapphire and Diamond ring MOP-YG-D-STAMEN, Turquoise Flower jacket with Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Citrine, Star Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k gold earrings, set with two 20mm x 16mm turquoise stones, surrounded with blue
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Veschetti Natural Arizona Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
The 4,25 carats Arizona Sky Blue Turquoises and the 1,70 carats Cabochon-cut Sapphires adorn the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Turquoise Sapphire 0.74 Carat Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning 18k gold turquoise, diamond and sapphire cluster drop earrings. Colorful turquoise
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
These stunning 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Turquoise Dangle Earrings feature an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum Turtle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
One of a kind David Webb turquoise turtle earrings in platinum and 18K yellow gold set with
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Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Arizona Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Sapphires and 5,35 carats of Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, G Colour, IF-VS Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monan 12.48 Carat Turquoise, 8.86 Carat Opal and Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
18 Karat yellow gold 'Blue Ocean Earrings' from Ode to Colours Collection created by Monan set with
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1950s Turquoise, Sapphire Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
cabochon turquoise and round white diamonds, beautifully made, American, circa 1955. Approximately half of
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Turquoise 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
crafted in 18k rose gold. While the smaller one holds a moving diamond within the sapphire crystal the
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2010s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Turquoise 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
crafted in 18k rose gold. While the smaller one holds a moving diamond within the sapphire crystal the
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2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earclips
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
sapphire and diamond centers. A great pair of earclips for the upcoming spring and summer months.
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18kt Gold sapphire earrings with detachable Turquoise
Located in Cloverdale, CA
18kt Gold sapphire earrings with detachable Turquoise A pair of very fine handmade 18karat yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s Day to Night Turquoise Sapphire with Diamonds Gold Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Cut Turquoise Stones Ranging In Size From 12Mm To 15MM . Earrings Are Further Designed With Thirty
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Boon Turquoise Amethyst Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Unpierced Clip Earrings
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Boon turquoise clip earrings set in 18K yellow gold embellished with Amethyst, blue sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18K Rose gold, Turquoises and Pearls Stud Earrings by Frederique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
. SÉLÉNÉ pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960 s French Gold and Turquoise Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Woven 18K yellow gold clip back earrings. Turquoise, prong set sapphires and prong set diamonds.
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Multi-Gemstone 18 Ct Gold Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in Dubai, DU
Diamonds, and rubies, and sapphires - Oh my! These fabulous turquoise dangle earrings are
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Vintage 1970s North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold, Pearls and Sapphires Pair of Stud Earrings by Frederique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Rose gold, Diamonds and Pearls pair of Stud Earrings by Frederique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold, Pearls and Tourmalines pair of Stud Earrings by Frédérique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
. Séléné pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold, Pearls and Rubies Pair of Stud Earrings by Frederique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold, Pearls and Rubies pair of Stud Earrings by Frederique Berman
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
. Séléné pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sapphire Swirl Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sapphire, turquoise swirl ear clips with diamond centers on 18K yellow gold.
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Italian Clip-on Earrings

Stunning Turquoise Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamonds Gold Brooch
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
surrounded in halos of sapphires and diamonds. The brooch is made of 18k gold (tested) with 1.10 ctw of
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

A David Webb Floral Design Brooch and Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Turquoise, Sapphires and Diamonds.
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American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Verdura Pink Stone Brooch Earclips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
white gold, sapphire and diamonds in "Verdura" by Patricia Corbett on page 85. The current retail price
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s French Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1960s 18k yellow gold French earrings with approx. 0.70ctw diamonds,turquoise and sapphires
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Vintage 1960s French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s French Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k yellow gold earrings set with turquoise, sapphires and approximately 0.20ctw of G/VS
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Vintage 1960s French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carvin French Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Earclips
By Carvin French
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat gold, turquoise, sapphire and diamond earclips by Carvin French, of half-hoop
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Go...

1960s Pave Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Thistle Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold Thistle Earrings embellished with numerous pave turquoise stones and further
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Theresa Kaz Jewelry 18k Gold North Star Diamond Earrings
Located in Paramus, NJ
Theresa Kaz Jewelry 18k Gold North Star inspired Diamond earrings. Each piece of jewelry is
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearls and White Diamonds Pair of Earrings
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Topaz, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearls and Green Tourmalines Earrings
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
. Séléné pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearls and Rubies pair of Stud Earrings
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
. Séléné pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearls and Rubies Pair of Stud Earrings
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearls and Blue Topaz Pair of Stud Earrings
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
pearl stud earrings are set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, green tourmalines, turquoises. Each pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18k Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18k turquoise diamond sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 46 vintage examples as well as 43 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18k turquoise diamond sapphire earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, SCALA GIOIELLI and Alexia Gryllaki are consistently popular. A selection of cabochon, mixed cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 18k turquoise diamond sapphire earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18k Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Earrings?

Prices for 18k turquoise diamond sapphire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $700 and can go as high as $88,000, while 18k turquoise diamond sapphire earrings, on average, fetch $5,885.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.