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18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
clasp from Torre del Greco, Italy, is literally one-of-a-kind. The coral was carved by Italian craftsmen
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2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Triple Huggie Hoop Earring in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Each earring is meticulously crafted by hand, ensuring a unique and one-of-a-kind piece. Despite their
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2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Brilliant White Diamond Galaxy Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings, Branch 2022
By Branch Fine Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Galaxy Earrings intricately hand-fabricated in 18k yellow gold by Michele Scholnik
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Genuine 20.13Ct Emerald Drop Earrings with Teardrop Diamonds 14k Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Genuine 20.13Ct Emerald Drop Earrings with Teardrop Diamonds 14k Gold Jewelry Combining the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Amsterdam Sauer 18K Gold Pink Imperial Topaz Diamond Earrings Vintage Designer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Amsterdam Sauer 18K Gold Pink Imperial Topaz Diamond Earrings Vintage Designer This is one of a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Zambian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings for Wedding 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Zambian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings for Wedding 14k White Gold Jewelry These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Zambian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings for Wedding 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Zambian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings for Wedding 18k White Gold Jewelry These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Aurora Pendant, Set in 22k Gold, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Aurora Pendant is beautifully set in 22k gold bezels. These unique stones feature 2 in one for
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Japanese Kanji Celebration Symbol Pendant Necklace Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Japanese Kanji Smile Character Symbol Pendant Necklace Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Strength Symbol Japanese Charm Pendant Necklace Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified craftsmanship Custom made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lapis Mushroom Pendant with Pink Tourmalines and 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
MAGIC MUSHROOM Pendant  Lapis, Pink Tourmaline, 14k Gold Feel the magic wearing this one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Rhodochrosite Heart Pendant with Spinel, Diamonds and 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
hand carved and one-of-a-kind, designed to reveal the wondrousness of this gemstone and delight in its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Rhodocrosite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Statement 9.20Ct Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement 9.20Ct Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry Carefully handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Small Diamond Hoop Earrings in 22k gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These one-of-a-kind hoops boast a beautiful interplay of texture and sparkle. Crafted from rich 22k
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2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Statement 9.20Ct Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement 9.2Ct Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Carefully handcrafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Certified 17.58ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold. This piece of fine jewelry is the epitome of elegance and luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

STARFISH PENDANT, Lemon Quartz, Blue Sapphire 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
starfish (25mm diameter) with center 5mm round blue sapphire, bezeled in 14k gold.  This is a one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 9.80 Carat Baguette Diamond Bracelet Solid 14k Two Tone Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Opal and Peridot Drop Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely handmade and one-of-a-kind pair of asymmetrical 18k gold earrings with boulder opals and
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2010s European Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold

Vintage Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring AGL Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
captivating subject. So, what defines vintage jewelry? Why is it so appealing? And how does one navigate the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Mediterranean Resort Fig Earrings with Natural Emeralds and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with natural emeralds (9.5x7x6 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Spectacular 18.20ct Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold High Jewelry Statement
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elevate your collection with this one-of-a-kind Burmese ruby and diamond high jewelry bracelet, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Natural 19.20 Carat Marquise Pear Diamond Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

22k Gold and Baroque Pearl Necklace by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
polish handmade Pearl caps with contrasting textured chain. One of a kind stunner! Not your mothers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

AJD Vintage Cloisonne Vase Pendant 18k Gold Chain
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Your Jewelry Collection: This vintage Cloisonné vase pendant on an 18k gold chain is a one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Heart Shape Pink Processed Gemstone Bracelet Diamond Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified craftsmanship Custom made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
jewelry craftsmanship. Details: Item Code :- SER-23591C Gross Wt. :- 6.01 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.13
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Pablo Picasso Design Faune Cavalier 23k Gold Medallion Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
appreciate classic or one-of-a-kind pieces prefer purchasing estate jewelry for a wide range of styles and
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

0.55 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k gold Chrysophrase and Turquoise Drop Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
One-of-a-kind and handcrafted pair of earrings in 18k gold using a bold colour combination of mint
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2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Natural Oval Round Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Oval Round Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Processed Gemstone with Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Green Processed Gemstone with Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry These stud
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Cut 0.20Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 0.20Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry Diamonds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pear Cut 0.20Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 0.20Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry Diamonds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Real Pear Round Marquise Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Natural Emerald Gemstone Bracelet Diamond Solid 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Statement Zambian Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural 4.38 Carat Round Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 4.38 Carat Round Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Minimalist 0.09ct SI/H Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Cut 0.55Ct Natural Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Marquise Cut 0.55Ct Natural Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry Diamonds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Baguette Cut 0.11Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Baguette Cut 0.11Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry Diamonds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Baguette Cut 0.11Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Baguette Cut 0.11Ct Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry Diamonds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

2.45 Carat Marquise Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, rose gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real Tanzanite Gemstone Drop Charm Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Real Tanzanite Gemstone Drop Charm Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
gold, white gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Arizona Turquoise Diamond Tennis Line Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

2.92 Carat Pear Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.92 Carat Pear Round Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.51 Carat Pear Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.51 Carat Pear Round Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 5.47 Carat Marquise Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece Why Choose Us Ethical sourcing and certified
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Processed Gemstone with Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Green Processed Gemstone with Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry These stud
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

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One Of A Kind Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of one of a kind gold jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 79 vintage editions and 615 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of one of a kind gold jewelry 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. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of one of a kind gold jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alex Soldier, ROHIT JAIN and Berca Atelier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of one of a kind gold jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 384, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of one of a kind gold jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a One Of A Kind Gold Jewelry?

The price for a piece of one of a kind gold jewelry starts at $289 and tops out at $3,600,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,004.

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.