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Multi Gem Earrings Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
luscious white Pearl. Each earring has four Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds surrounding the 7.5mm
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 12.04 CTW Citrine Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Antique Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.24 carat total Accented by 3.0 mm round seed pearls White with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Large Art Nouveau Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Ginkgo Mirror Locket Pend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1 7/16 x 2 1/8 inches (including jump ring bale) Total weight: 25.5 grams Encouraging. Languid
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Victorian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by baroque and dogtooth pearls with some as a floral motif and one as an articulated drop All are
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.15 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearl drop Delicate open design Accompanied by an elongated cable style chain with spring ring clasp
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1935 Pearls Bracelet In Platinum With 4.10 Carats In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
110 European round cut diamonds, 2.30 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Diamonds
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Suffragette Diamond Amethyst Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- vibrantly purple Topped by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.05 carat - eye clean and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Go...

Art Deco Necklace of Platinum, Diamond, Natural Pearl Fancy cut Onyx, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Estate Sapphire Pendant Enhancer 18K Gold 2 Carats of Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
sapphire blue. Old single cut diamonds frame the sapphire, ringed by a lovely mix of small blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
emeralds and a fine button pearl. A double-loop motif set with rose-cut diamonds holds a knife also adorned
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern Sappires 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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Danish Lene Vibe 18 Karat Gold Diamond Tahitian Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
’s. The piece is crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 2 beautiful cultured Tahitian Baroque pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - VS2/SI2 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
of fine white diamonds and 8 carats of vivid red Burma no-heat rubies along with 2 eye-catching round
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Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Grand Scale Earrings in Gold, Platinum, Mabe Pearl, Diamonds by Wander, France
By Wander
Located in Palm Beach, FL
their centers are 18mm Cream Rose Mabe pearls encircled with twenty four brilliant cut diamonds having a
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Whiplash Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat - F color with SI clarity With an 0.08
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 23.42ct. Dangle Earrings in 18KRG with Pearl Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
accented with delicate diamonds and pearls. Designer red garnet earring in 18K rose gold with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 12.04 CTW Citrine Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Antique Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.24 carat total Accented by 3.0 mm round seed pearls White with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Pearl Lever Back Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
platinum. Circa 1930. The piece features 2 cultured pearls and 8 diamonds. Two bigger diamonds: old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as drop style earrings comprised of bezel set diamond surmounts Suspending pearl beaded
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Leo De Vroomen London Enameled Clip-Earrings 18Kt Gold 1.28 Cts Diamonds Pearls
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in Miami, FL
Mobe pearl of 12.5 mm. Mounted, with a gorgeous pave setting of 64 round brilliant cut diamonds, with
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1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Platinum TW 2.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pearl Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
hallmark platinum. Circa 1910. The piece features: - 1 diamond, old cut, 1.10ct, W, SI - 2 diamonds, old
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Pink Blue Sapphire Turquoise Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Pink Blue Sapphire Turquoise Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bracelet. Featuring one
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold,...

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 1.7 Carat Sapphire 0.76 Carat Diamond Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features 18 square cut blue sapphires (1.70ct, vB 7/2 7/4, VS-SI). The gems are paired with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marina.B Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
set on its center with a diamond of around 2 carats, heart shape. (234,4grs) 4929-4932
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

47 Strand Seed Pearl Jadeite Necklace, Bracelet Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
strands total: 22 strands of seed pearls, approximately 2-2.5mm each 25 strands of jadeite beads
Category

20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Chanel Long Gold, Pearl and Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel gold diamond, faux Baroque pearl and crystal necklace from the late 1970s to early 1980s
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

13.1MM Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant Tahitian pearl diamond pendant. Very good luster, black with pink, green color overtone
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Materials

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

Diamond, Citrine, Blue Topaz Necklace and Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 54Gm
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Necklace and Ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold Necklace has a V shape Mother of pearl
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Enamel Pin Brooch In 14Kt Gold Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

French 19th Century Sapphire Fine Pearl Enamel Silver Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
a fleur-de-lis motif adorned with sapphires and fine pearls and 2 chains adorned with fine half
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Krementz Art Nouveau 1900 Clover Enameled Brooch in 18Kt Gold with Natural Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Wendy Brandes Designer 4-Piece "Queen of Scots" Snake Jewelry Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
. 18K blackened rose gold. 12.8 x 14.3 mm South Sea Pearl. 76 white diamonds, totaling 1/2 carat. 9
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2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
carats, white colorless F color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity. Pearls: The border of the petals are mount in flush
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Bracelet Gold Mother-of-Pearl Black Onyx Hematite Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
karat yellow gold and inlayed with mother-of-pearl, black onyx and hematite. The bangle bracelet is 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Hematite, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat cross in yellow gold, with a brilliant-cut diamond set in a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 112 graduated European rose cut diamonds, 4.48 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
represents a fleur-de-lis set with diamonds, surrounded by its foliage. It rests at the base, on 2 gold
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

MARCUS CO. 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.12 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Marcus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated European round cut diamonds, 1.52 carats, white-colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Emeralds
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Vintage 1910s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Nordic Picture Pendant Locket Diamond solid 18K Gold /5gr
Located in SE
. Length is 33 mm including hanger x 17 mm x 4.5 mm thick. Diamond's Ø 2 mm / 0.03ct. Weight: 5 grams
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Belle Epoque Convertible Pendant 18kt Gold 5.08ctw Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
of 0.65 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity Diamonds: Mounted in French flush settings
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Necklace Platinum 18Kt Gold 15.12 Ctw Peridot Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Antique French Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.54 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, with a approximate weight of 5.46 carats, white colorless F/G/H color, VS-2 / SI-1-2 clarity
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Note: All
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire, the eyes with 2 small cabochon rubies and the mouth with a pearl. It can be positioned on this
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Watch, 18 Karat Gold 3.48 Carat Serviced B&P
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
of diamond-encrusted rings and linked bars. Altogether, the 293 diamonds adorning the bracelet have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neo Classic Carved Agate Eros Cameo 18k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
butterfly, representing Eros falling in love with Psyche. Accented by 202 rose cut and senaille cut diamonds
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Antique 1860s Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k G...

Neo Classic French Carved Agate Cameo 18k Yellow Gold Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, their sparkle enhanced by the gentle luster of a halo of seed pearls. The true heart of this
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Antique 1860s Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k G...

Rare Victorian Holbeinesque Gem Set Enamel Gold Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
, lozenge-shaped locket pendant with artfully scalloped perimeter measures 2 1/2" long and 1.7" wide
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade
Located in Miami, FL
the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

GEORGIAN 1820 Antique Convertible Dangle Drops Earrings 18Kt Gold Moonstones
Located in Miami, FL
combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included
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Antique 1820s English George IV Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.