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Eternelle Earrings Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Rose Gold Earrings (Matching Necklace and Ring Available) Diamond 8- 0.121cts MQ 2 - 0.062cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Eternelle Earrings Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 14K White Gold (Matching Necklace and Ring Available) Diamonds 2-0.083cts TP 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 60-Round 57-0,33-4/5A Pearl d 7,5-8,0 2
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Rare Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 14-RND-0,05-H/VS1A Pearl diameter 12,0
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl Old Cut Diamond Necklace 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace in Platinum, Portugal
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Amazing Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Pearls diameter 7,0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amazing Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Pearls diameter 7,0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1925s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond pattern centered on a natural button pearl and set with 2 x 3 falling rose-cut diamonds. At the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Set of Necklace, Bracelet and
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flake Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
adorned with a round pearly white orient Japanese cultured pearl, and the branches each with 2 small
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds . Flexible links, six bezel set
Category

Vintage 1920s European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
PEARL ANTIQUE EARRINGS & BOX! VINTAGE VERY FINE 5.80 CARAT VS WHITE SPARKLING DIAMOND EARRINGS. FINE
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 50-Round 57-0,42-4/8A Diamond 4-Round 57
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
formed of a double barrette of gold, each ending at one end with a natural pearl, on which rest, an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
-topped gold, surrounded by 64 natural white seed pearls with a single rose-cut diamond collet set to the
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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
the pearl : 2/2,5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 3,3 g approximately. Authentic antique
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Every Day Pearl Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Earrings Stud for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Availiable) Diamond 116-0,22-0,08 ct Pearls 2-5,54 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Every Day Pearl Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Earrings Stud for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Availiable) Diamond 116-0,22-0,08 ct Pearls 2-5,54 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Every Day Pearl Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Earrings Stud for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Availiable) Diamond 116-0,22-0,08 ct Pearls 2-5,54 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Every Day Pearl Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Earrings Stud for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Availiable) Diamond 116-0,22-0,08 ct Pearls 2-5,54 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

LIBERTY STYLE 1890 England Pendant-brooch In 18Kt Gold, Coral, Pearls Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, such; salmon corals, natural white pearls and calibrated European round cut diamonds. It is fitted at
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED 18K PEARL DIAMOND VINTAGE HUGE
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND EARRINGS AND BOX! Huge Vintage Natural Saltwater Pearls and Bright Sparkling White Diamond Day
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
shape faceted blue Ceylon sapphires of splendid color. The tops suspend- via an onyx ring- 2 fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Gumps Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Cornucopia Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold settings with each pearl being complemented by a ring of 5 round diamonds. 2 round white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
measures 1 3/4 inches x 1/2 inches (pearl drop). Metal & Hallmark: 900 platinum. The necklace is not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GORGEOUS GIA 7.02 CARATS 18K TAHITIAN PEARL & DIAMOND
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
, graduated from 2 mm to 5.5 mm. Birthstone: Pearls for the month of June Weight: 6.1 Grams, (3.91 Dwt
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Vintage 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
and the bottom jade ring is 2 inches long. Pearls are pinkish white and top luster. Measurement: 18.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond and pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Enameled Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamond Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
diamond and one semi round white pearl from the American rivers. The enamel work is exceptional and
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Ye...

Elegant Combination Pearls Purple Amethyst Diamond Pink Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Pink Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 10-RND17-0,03-4/6A Amethyst 2-RND-0,91 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Beautiful Diamond Pearl Earrings are 2 1/2 inches long ( 64 MM long x 18 MM wide) Won't be missed
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE, PEARL & DIAMOND 3.13 CARAT VINTAGE BRACELET! TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL NO HEAT
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearly white Akoya cultured pearl set on a disc adorned with alternating modern brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Emerald Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearly white Akoya cultured pearl set on a disc adorned with alternating modern brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp 3 Rows Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a small diamond. Diameter of the pearls : 4.5/5 mm approximately. Length : 19.5 cm approximately
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
custom cut blue sapphire square cuts- 2 splendid South Sea pearls of 16 x 17mm. 0.20 carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Triangle Mother of Pearl Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl: 0.67 ct 27 Diamond...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Pearl Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. Introducing our Elegant Butterfly Pearl Earrings, a captivating blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Jade Earrings Platinum Pearls Old European Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, pearls, Old European and single cut diamonds. Atop the earring sits a button-shaped pearl that anchors
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Modern Mother of Pearls White Diamond White Gold Earrings Lever-Back for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 172-RND57-1,28-4/4A Pearls d 10,5-11,0
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

French 19th Century Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
in the center of a half pearl supposed natural and 4 small rose- cut diamonds. The fastening system
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant 5.1cm/2" Width of pendant 1.83cm/0.72" Pearl diameter 3mm Chain length 40.64cm/16" Weight 5 grams
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

GARRARD CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
weight of about 4.16 carat, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in prongs
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.5ct Diamond Akoya Pearl "Mad Heart" Pendant in Platinum on 14K Omega Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
them H-I color and VS1-2 clarity. You'll note that our estimated diamond weights actually add up to
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...

18 K Gold Earclips with Cut Und Uncut Rough Diamonds Tahitian Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Tahitian Pearls (12.2 mm and 12.5 mm). They are accentuated by 12 rough Diamonds with a weight of 7.75 ct
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

ELIZABETH GAGE England Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Topaz Pearls
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 cultured round white pearls of 7 mm. Birthstone: Blue topaz for the
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Vintage 1980s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Round South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-Diamond 0.055ct 32-Sapphire 2.475ct Caution; For cleaning, please wipe the pearl and ring gently with
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2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
, VS-2 clarity. Pearls: The petals are accented at the borders, with 24 graduated tiny natural white
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds M Size and 2 Pairs
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Medium Size & 2 Pairs of Colored
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Pearl Necklace in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
2.90 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Natural Diamond Pearl Necklace In Authentic 14K Two-Tone Gold, Meant To
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

1910 Edwardian Austrian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
collection. The chain is not included in the purchase. The pendant measures approximately 1/2". The pearl
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Edwardian 1905 Chain In 18Kt Gold With Guilloche Blue Enamel and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
pearls of 2 mm. Weight: 17.2 Grams, (11.10 Dwt). Length: 21.50 Inches, (54.60 Cm). Measurements: Each
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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2 Pearl And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 pearl and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 pearl and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 2 pearl and diamond ring from JT Jewellery Theatre, Natkina and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 2 pearl and diamond ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1764 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 pearl and diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 537 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Pearl And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 2 pearl and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,756, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $225,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.