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22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, finished in rich 22K and 18K yellow gold. A baroque pearl dangles from its mouth, completing the
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Sapphire Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-7.5mm Akoya pearl (AA grade+) from Japan, and diamond cut blue sapphires mounted in the modern Russian
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
platinum using natural gemstones and diamonds. GEMMA FILIGREE custom ring box and certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Weight 10.66 g, 2-Tahiti South Sea Pearl, Round-9.5-10.0 ААА, 2.41g 2-Diamond, Rd 0.05ct 48-Ruby, Rd
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2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle 18k rose gold Medium pendant box 2 colours brown diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Pearl Dia Edwardian Necklace 18" Yellow Gold 18k .15ctw Converted
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: European Color: E - F Clarity: SI1 - I1 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k yellow gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k white gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k rose gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k yellow gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k yellow gold pendant box 2 colours White diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k rose gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k white gold Medium pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k rose gold Medium pendant box 2 colours brown diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k white gold pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k rose gold pendant box 2 colours white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k rose gold pendant box 2 colours brown diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant Three-Stone Drop Earring with Citrine and Baroque Pear and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Faceted Cushion, Oval, and then Baroque Pearl finished with four diamonds ~0.60cts. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Cushion Green Garnet Earrings with Detachable Pearls
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
. The meaning measures 3/4' tall and 1/2" wide. The detachable Pearls each measure approximately 0.57
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, White...

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
. They are like little luminous planets with rings. Dangling 1.5" from the top of the ear wire, the
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
. They are like little luminous planets with rings. Dangling 1.5" from the top of the ear wire, the
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, enhancing the lustre of the central Tahiti pearls. A matching ring is available. Caution: Please do not
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2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.23 Carat Emerald Infinity Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1954 Dangle Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 2.13 gr
Located in SE
long x 8mm at widest. Each Pearl Ø 2 mm. Weight: 2.13 grams pair. Condition is finest used
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Fabulous Lapis Lazuli White Gold Lazyrit Mother of Pearls Charm Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bracelet White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Mother of Pearls d 9,0-9,5 1-5,4 ct Lazyrit 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Edwardian 1900-1905 Pearls Chain In 18Kt Gold With Guilloche Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
pearls of 2 mm. Weight: 14.60 Grams, (9.46 Dwt). Length: 20 Inches, (50.8 Cm). Measurements: Each
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

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

1955 Elsa s Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr
Located in SE
Nice 2-piece Jewelry Set comprised of matching Gold and cultured Pearls Necklace and Bracelet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Bangle Bracelet Seed Pearls Blue Enamel solid Silver / 32.8gr
Located in SE
. 17 - 18 cm) internal diameter, band is 13 mm wide x 5 mm deep. Natural Seed Pearls : Ø 2 mm each
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Set Neckalce + Earrings Citrines Pearls Silver 18K Gold/ 27.7gr
Located in SE
Rare 1900 -1930s Renaissance Revival Austrian 2 piece Jewelery Set comprised of matching Necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
. 1.5 ct each, silver - wired pearls about Ø 2 mm each. Weight : 11.25 gr. pair. Original screws can be
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 2 Carat Montana Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality, set with impressive seed pearls displaying fine color. The supporting diamonds display a fine
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique German Necklace natural 37ctw Citrine Pearls Gilt Silver /44 cm/ 22 gr
Located in SE
Pearls. Likely German hand - made between 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked with Swedish customs hallmarks on
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver

1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Pearls. There are both round old European diamond cut and oval diamond cut stones. All stones have closed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18k Gold and Diamonds Small Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18K Yellow Gold or white Gold and White Diamonds with 2 pairs of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
marquise shaped clasp. The clasp is set with a half seed pearl, and 2 pairs of diamond chips, creating a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black Onyx, Jade, and Diamond Necklace Enhancer in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricately diamond-set 18k white gold motifs and rings carved of onyx and green jade. The custom-made bail is
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond earrings studs in 18 kt yellow gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
diamonds totaling approx. 0.40 ct of quality G/VS/SI. Gold content: 18 KT (approved) Natural topaz: 2 pcs
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2010s European Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Safari 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel and diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
of mother of pearl you can choose between 25 colour palette Also Available in Brown Diamonds READY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Earrings Pendants Gold Beads Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings Pendants Gold Beads Diamonds Rose Gold Beautiful pink gold earrings surmounted by 2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Medium 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel 2 Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

ALGT Certified 18 kt. White gold Dangle Earrings with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
inclusions. 2 emerald cut emerald (approx. 1.27 ct) total 2.55 ct 52 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2 gr
Located in SE
. Parts hallmarked 750 for 18K Gold. Each measures 40 mm long. Weight : 2 grams. Used finest / like
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1916 Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 2 gr
Located in SE
earring is 31 mm including the hooks x 10 mm wide x 3 mm deep . Weight: 2 grams. Used fine condition
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mother-of Pearl Butterfly Anklet Adjustable for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
! Anklet Length: 9-10 inches Made in Italy Closure: Spring Ring Ships in 1-2 Business Days Gift Box
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Anklets

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Earrings with 5.00 Carat Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
specialized in quality jewelry made of precious metals with natural diamonds, gemstones, pearls. In my store
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2010s European Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid white gold, with additional diamonds and pearls gently dangling from each corner, adding a very
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, 14k Gold

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
variation inspired by Queen Victoria was the "spark" ring set with a single tiny diamond -- a metaphor for
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr
Located in SE
: 2 grams. > Most of the items that we sell are not new at all if not stated otherwise
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Antique Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
the front. Weight of the 2 diamonds : 0,10 carat approximately. Diameter : 13,2 mm approximately
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Gemstone and Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mother of pearl, 14 karat yellow gold gold jewellery set of bangle, ring and earrings; part of our
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 1.60 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond retained with claws. The set is topped by a half gold pearl gadrooned on its turn. The attachment
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baume Creation Tourmaline Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
earring is made of a faceted spinel pearl that holds two faceted rough diamond pearls, separated by a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Sapphire Platinum Diamond Necklace Pendant Fine Vintage Natural 15.39 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French "Belle Époque" Coral Angel Skin Diamond Yellow Gold "Negligé" Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
in pampille 2 drops of coral skin of angel surmounted each one of a antique cut diamond seated
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage Certified Natural Dangle 8.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
size is 77 MM x 15 MM (Over 3 Inches Long x over 1/2 Inch Wide) Sparkling Round Cut Diamonds VS-SI
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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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.