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Bulgari Diamond Pearl Demi-Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. The necklace is delicate with black and white pearls spaced along a 18K white gold chain, culminating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stick Pin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of diamonds. They are decorated with custom cut black onyx and coral rings, lending the stick pin a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
gold, flat, double twist lariat, decorated with 24 seed pearls, old mine cut diamond and black enamel
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Antique Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thirty-two impressive natural and seed pearls, segmented with black hot enamel. This stunning Victorian
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 8 Cttw. Pink Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Retro Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 8 Cttw. Pink Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond Retro Bracelet, a
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2010s Victorian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean 0.58 Carat Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
pierced by diamond (0,58 total carat), emerald, green tourmaline, blue indicolite, black pearl and onyx
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Coral Flower Diamonds Black Spinel 18 k White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
cascade of eight strands of faceted black spinel pearls. These coral earrings fasten with a butterfly
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Nathalie Jean 0.79 Ct Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (total carat weight 0,79), emerald, green tourmaline, blue indicolite, black pearl and onyx set in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...

Rigid Yellow Gold Choker with Black Enamel, Diamonds, and Topaz
Located in Bergamo, BG
collection. Key Features: 18kt yellow gold rigid choker Black enamel detailing Brilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Stud Earrings in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Stud earrings in 18k gold and 0,28 ct. brown/white/black diamonds Manufacture time 4-5 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. 3 Dimensional Pearl Woven Bridal Necklace with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rings Clasp. The Tassel is made of one White Pearl, Grey Pearl and Black Pearl all displaying a vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
fine ring of white enamel and a larger portion of black enamel with a center that is set with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

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

18 Karats White Gold Little Snake Black Rhodium Baroque Pendant Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Black Rhodium enriched with White Oval Baroque Pearls. Two sinuous serpentines in 18-karat white gold
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel White Diamonds Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Safari Earrings 18K White Gold Black Enamel White Diamonds Small Size Weight 10.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Diamonds. Huge Vintage Natural Saltwater Pearls and Bright Sparkling White Diamond Day/Night Pendant
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE. FINEST AAA SALTWATER PEARLS WITH HIGH LUSTER. SPARKLING WHITE OLD CUT DIAMONDS. Stunning
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

French 19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Star Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
converted into a pendant and vice versa. It features a chased star adorned in the center with another black
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Teddy Bear Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
white gold set with white diamonds, G VS quality. The eyes and bow tie are set in black diamonds and are
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

FRENCH 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant-Brooch In 19Kt Gold With Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
. It is embellished with thirty-eight white-gray pearls of different sizes. The piece is fitted at the
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Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Snowboarder Snowman Australian Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
18 Karat Gold Skier Snowman Black Diamond Pearl Pin Brooch It's time to make a snowman! I wanted
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Onyx Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
cushion-cut diamonds held in silver claws. The inner corners of the cross are adorned with 4 half-pearls
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Panthère 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silverium Emerald Pearl Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
of 5 strands of cultured white pearls of 3mm in diameter. This is a striking and elegant statement
Category

1990s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Black Onyx S Necklace
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 Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Earrings and Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
gold finish, extra ceramic black and white The impressive effect of the ceramic makes these earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Diamond South Sea Pearl Bangle Set 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Color Sapphire, Diamond & South Sea Pearl Bangle Set White 18K
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20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Clover Pendant 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
petals and the center are mounted in flush setting, with 28 round white pearls graduated between 0.75 and
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Australian Pearls 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Turquoise Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
luxurious row of Australian pearls and a unique combination of turquoise, white agate, and onyx. The unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Black Ceramic Collection 18K and diamond Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White or Black Ceramic And Gold element in Yellow or White gold with white pavé diamonds Also option
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Agate Butterfly Carving Diamond Pearl Designer Gold Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
between black and white hues. The carving work has been masterfully executed on the white portion of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sterling Lapis Lazuli Onyx Mother of Pearl Abstract Necklace 18" - 925 18k Inlay
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Onyx Cut: Inlay & Cushion Cabochon Color: Black Natural Mother of Pearl Cut: Inlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl

Art Deco Jade Earrings Platinum Pearls Old European Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, VS2 clarity). The other diamonds are single cut. The pearl is a round button shaped, white color, 8.4
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18k Gold White Diamonds and 11 Colored Pairs M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
inches Box comes with an assorted of 11 colours of mother pearls, and the black stone is a pair of onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
Sparkling White European Cut VS Diamonds. Glowing Saltwater Pearls Are Graduating up to 8.5 MM. Huge 18K
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Freshwater Keshi Pearl Beaded Station Necklace 31 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Keshi Pearls Color: White Style: Beaded Station Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Earrings with Blue Enamel Guilloche Pearl Cluster c.1800
Located in London, GB
enamelling is superb with a very fine white ring surrounded by two gold borders and perfectly smooth blue
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Antique Early 19th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant and Rose Puzzle
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant, also available in White & Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18k White Gold with Diamonds and 11 Color Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
colours of mother pearls, and the black stone is a pair of onyx. For more exact selection of colours
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Our Gold Filled Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Necklace is more than just a piece of jewelry—it's a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Ring. These Earrings are available also with different Flowers (Green, Purple, Red, Blue, Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl Black Tahiti Pearl The bangle has an open and close leaver and fits perfectly. This
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Bracelet In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
beloved is always light blue. Pearls: Mounted in inlaid settings, with 7 halves rounds white pearls
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Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Pendant 18K Rose Gold White Diamonds and 11 Colored Puzzles M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
inches Box comes with an assorted of 11 colours of mother pearls, and the black stone is onyx. For more
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vhernier Eclisse black jet 18k Gold and diamonds clip earrings
By Vhernier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
These gold earrings, covered in stunning pavé diamonds Earclips in 18K yellow and white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vhernier Eclisse black jet 18k Gold and diamonds clip earrings
By Vhernier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
These gold Eclisse earrings, covered in stunning pavé diamondsEarclips in 18K white gold not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Carat White Gold White Diamonds S Size Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat in White Gold, White Diamonds & Black Onyx with White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Black Ceramic Collection 18K and brown diamonds Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in ceramic with one element in 18K gold and 0,68 cts. brown/white diamonds Small 15 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Black Tahiti
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Mattioli Puzzle White Ceramic Collection 18K and diamond Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White or Black Ceramic And Gold element in Yellow or White gold with white diamonds Also option in rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle White Ceramic Bracelet and one puzzle in rose gold color
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White or Black CeramicBracelet in ceramic with one element in rose gold color Production Time 4 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Mother of Pearl, Abalone, Tahitian Pearl and Grey shell. They can be a stylish and eye-catching accessory
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
geometric MOP earrings. Crafted with Mother of Pearl (MOP), these earrings boast a unique and stylish design
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled bar Necklace with Black onyx, Abalone, MOP tahitian grey shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
and velvety Black Onyx adds a touch of drama and sophistication, while the iridescent Abalone brings a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Eligible For Free Shipping Around The World" "Available In Yellow Gold Filled, Rose Gold Filled, & White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

New Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
yellow effect) and black and white ceramic Also available in Rose & Yellow Gold Production Time 4 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Black and White Pearl Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of black and white pearl rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Our selection of items includes 474 vintage examples as well as 853 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of black and white pearl rings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Mattioli and Alex Jona each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but pearl versions, from our inventory of 832, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut black and white pearl rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and uncut alternatives. Most of our black and white pearl rings for sale are for women, but there are 325 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Black and White Pearl Rings?

Prices for black and white pearl rings start at $99 and top out at $225,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,198.

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.

Questions About Black and White Pearl Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.