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GIA Certified, Cabochon No Heat Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Earring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified, no heat cabochon ruby and diamond pendant and earring set. The rubies in the pendant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Rainbow Multicolor Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold rainbow multicolor baguette diamond pendant necklace earrings set. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, B...

Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flowers Set Pendant And Stud Earrings In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled flower pendant and earrings. Beautiful and colorful set composed by a pair of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

14 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Jewelry Set, Drop Earrings and Pendant Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
features a set of drop/dangle style earrings and a pendant necklace. The three pearls have excellent luster
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Order Tsavorite with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Custom Order Tsavorite with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (1 Piece
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Circular Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular pendant earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 18 karat white gold, Tahitian black cultured pearl and diamond pendant earrings, the tops
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Go...

Set in 18K Gold, 4.84 cts Pink Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Ruby Pendant Earrings set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Magnificent 137.22 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Necklace, Earrings, and Ring Set
Located in Tustin, CA
natural Brazilian amethyst and diamond medallion pendant necklace, with matching earrings and ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Pink Gold Necklace With White Cognac Diamonds, Set with Matching Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Pink Gold Necklace With White & Cognac Diamonds, Set with Matching Earrings Can be worn
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Elsa Peretti "Diamonds By The Yard" Platinum Necklace Earring Set
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Thiensville, WI
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti “Diamonds by the Yard” platinum necklace and earring set. Platinum cable
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Tourmaline & Diamond set in 18 Karat White Gold. The Pendant hangs from an 18" 18 Karat White Gold Chain.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold

2 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace and Earring Set in 14k WG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Sapphires and Diamonds in the Necklace and Earring set created in 14K WG. The pendant hangs on an 18" 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.50 Carats Aquamarine and Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Earring Set
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
. 1.20 Carats of Round Cabochon Aquamarine 0.30 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds Set in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Aquamarine Iolite Blue Topaz Baguette Pendant Necklace Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18 karat white gold aquamarine, iolite, blue topaz baguette and diamond circular pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Rubellite Pendant Earring Set with Diamonds
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18kt white gold pendant pair of earrings each made with a brilliant cut diamond stud supporting a
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gem-Set Amphora Pendant Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gem-set amphora pendant earrings, designed in the shape of a vase or perfume decanter with hinged
Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond pendant-earrings, set in the centers with 2 round old
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Graduated Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique-style diamond pendant earrings, set with twelve graduated circular-cut diamonds weighing
Category

20th Century American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Opal Gem-Set Bow Pendant Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pendant earrings, designed as a diamond and sapphire-set bow motif suspending a pear-shaped opal
Category

20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Diamond Heart Shape Dangling Earrings and Pendant Set 10.67 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Dangling Earrings and Pendant Set 10.67 carats Platinum/18KYG
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gucci Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Vail, CO
Pendant earrings suspending diamond-set cross pendants in 18k white gold, signed Gucci. Post backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

MARINA B Convertible Gem-Set Pendant Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond accents, mounted in 18k yellow gold, the earrings coming with four pairs of gemstone pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Kundan Gem-Set Silver Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Vail, CO
Indian Kundan-style pendant earrings, composed of kundan-set diamond slice tops, suspending emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Traffic Large Diamond Pendant and Earrings Set
By Harry Winston
Located in DALLAS, TX
Traffic large diamond pendant with 2 = baguettes and 8 = round brilliant cut diamonds approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Mabe Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings and Pendant Jewelry Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings and Pendant Set Pushback closure 0.10 carat of
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RAYMOND C. YARD Sapphire Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sapphire and diamond pear-shaped pendant earrings in platinum, set with two larger oval-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Earrings and Pendant Set, 18k White Gold, Mosaic of Black, Champagne
Located in Surfside, FL
Mosaic of black, champagne & white diamond earrings and pendant set (3 pieces set). Over 3 carats
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Three strand pendant tassel diamond earrings, set in platinum. High quality brilliant-cut
Category

20th Century British Drop Earrings

Tiffany Co. Soleste Sapphire Diamond Pendant Earring Platinum 2-Piece Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Collection: Soleste Style: Pendant and Earring 2 Piece Set Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Buccellati Diamond Set Gold Ball Ear Pendants
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18k white gold earrings designed as diamond set half spherical tops of an open work
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Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Company Platinum and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of fine diamond pendant earrings with graduated diamonds set in a leaf form
Category

1990s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.05 carat Diamond Dangle Pendant Necklace Earrings 14k Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Earring and Pendant Set Features Round Cut Diamonds in various
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Pendant Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique-style diamond pendant earrings, set with old mine cut and circular-cut diamonds weighing
Category

20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Pendant Earrings
Located in New York , NY
Fine pair of antique cabochon emeralds mounted in platinum diamond set pendant earrings. Emerald
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20th Century French Edwardian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Contemporary 18ct White Gold 1ct Diamond Teardrop Pendant and Earrings Set
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An attractive 18ct white gold diamond pendant and earring set of teardrop form, each set with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow White Gold Bulgari Pendant Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in Cape Town, ZA
& Earrings set – featuring white Diamonds in the pendant, are both set in 18K yellow & white gold. Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Early 20th Century Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of silver, platinum, natural pearl and diamond pendant-earrings, the pendants set with 2
Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Silver

Early 20th century Diamond set Platinum Ear Pendants
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of early 20th century diamond set ear pendants. Each of girandole fruiting vine design
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14ct Yellow, Rose White Gold Diamond Pave 6 Liner Pendant Earrings Set
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Earrings & Pendant set - using 8 cut Diamonds, are all set in 14K Yellow, Rose & White Gold. Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.75 Carat Ruby and 1.35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Jewelry Set Includes Stunning Insivibly set Ruby Plaque earrings with Diamond accents and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Necklace, Ring Earrings Set
Located in Cape Town, ZA
. This very elegant necklace, earring and ring set - using Oval Cut Tanzanite’s & White Diamond, are all
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

18ct Rose Gold Emerald Diamond Leopard, Necklaces, Bangle Earrings Set
Located in Cape Town, ZA
stunning Necklace, Earrings & Bangle set - using Emeralds & Diamonds, are all set in 14K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Set in 18 carat white gold composed of a necklace and pendant earrings
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Set in 18 carat white gold composed of a necklace with pendant and pendant earrings with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lovely Victorian Revival Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Lombard, IL
Lovely Victorian Revival opal diamond and yellow gold earrings, pendant style, set with two heart
Category

Vintage 1930s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Cassandra Goad Octavia Opal, Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
Octavia 18 carat yellow gold diamond earring pendants with claw set 18 carat yellow gold boulder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Icon 18 Karat White Gold Set Necklace and Earring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
: Happy Diamonds Icon Metal: 18k White Gold Stones : Brilliant Round Diamonds Necklace Item Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari CERCHI White Gold Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace Earring Set.
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Total Weight- 20 grams, Individual Earring Weight- 10 grams Stones: Diamonds Dimensions: Drop of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Spirit White Gold Diamond Ring, Pendant, Earring Set 3 Piece Set
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Round Brilliant Diamond = 0.10 ct (G / VS1) Pendant Dimensions: approx. 1 inch in diameter Pendant
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baroque circa 1750, Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Set of Earrings, Pendant Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
sevigné pendant, a ring and a pair of earrings, dates to these years of the late Baroque period. The set
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cabochon Sapphire Round Cut Diamonds 3 Pieces 18k Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Cabochon sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds 3 pieces pendant and earrings set, in 18k
Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire 2 Carats Diamonds Platinum Long Ring
Located in Miami, FL
stylish as an everyday piece. Pairs wonderfully with a simple diamond pendant or emerald earrings. Set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Smoky Topaz, Baroque Pearl and Diamond Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in Surfside, FL
earrings and pendant set in 14k yellow gold. 3 bezel set cushion-cut faceted Smoky topaz, each with 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold

Modern Black Onyx and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set in White and Yellow Gold
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This modern 2-piece set is stunning with the contrast created by the black Onyx and the Diamonds
Category

20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shape Diamond Earrings and Pendant Set 2.79 Carat Platinum/18KWG
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heart Shape Diamond Earrings and Pendant Set 2.79 carats Platinum/18KWG Spectacular. Set in
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Autore White Gold, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Peridot Pendant and Earrings Set
By Autore
Located in Dorset, GB
Australian Autore pendant and matching earrings set; this is a fresh and sophisicated set of
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Earring, and Pendant Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Loops Set with Pave Diamonds and Pink Sapphires Pink Sapphire Ribbons Feature Antiqued Settings Earrings
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Earrings Pendant Set For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond earrings pendant set you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 106 vintage editions and 154 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond earrings pendant set from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a diamond earrings pendant set has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Vaibhav Dhadda, Kiersten Elizabeth and Ana de Costa are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and tapered baguette alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond earrings pendant set, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Earrings Pendant Set?

Prices for a diamond earrings pendant set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $154 and can go as high as $208,011, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,500.

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.  

Questions About Diamond Earrings Pendant Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Most experts agree that a prong setting is best for diamond stud earrings. Prongs help keep diamonds securely in place. Three-prong settings allow for more of the diamond to remain visible, while four-prong settings may be slightly more secure. For diamond stud earrings with weights of 2 carats or more, a six- or eight-prong setting can increase stability and security. Explore a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.