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2.86 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Immerse yourself in luxury with these breathtaking 2.86 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Earrings, an
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Sterling 1 Carat Peridot 2 Carat Blue Topaz Necklace Sterling Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
carat. It also has 4 pear shaped Blue Topaz stones that measure 6 x 4 mm and total 1.56 carats along
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yel...

Van Cleef Arpels Antoinette Diamond Flower Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
endearingly elegant design and tasteful diamond décor. The necklace is crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K YG Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 9.5 #15373
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 9.5 JAGi Certified- This
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Rosecut Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and modern natural unheat ruby and natural diamond rose cut earrings set in 18k yellow
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2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Nina Zhou Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, cherished, and remembered. 14K Yellow Gold 20 Pieces Natural Pink Sapphire|Pear & Oval|Eye Clean Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Colored Sapphire Ring Diamond Flower Cocktail Jewelry 18k Gold Estate Cluster
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish colored sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Five pear cut faceted
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Artistic Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
18k yellow gold, exuding timeless beauty. It showcases a collection of pave set round diamonds with a
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Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Citrine, Turquoise, and Yellow Gold Shoulder Dusters
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Totaling 0.05 Carats, 14 Turquoise Beads, and 6 Pear Shaped Citrines On Chains. 4 Inches Long. Pierced Post
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

McTeigue Natural Brown Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Pear Shape Diamond weighing approximately 2.40 Carat and having a very appealing Cognac-Brown with
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Turquoise|Oval & Pear|Eye Clean Turquoise CTW: 5.80 Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Opal and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Hallmarks: 14K Composition: 14k Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Opal Stone Carat: approximately 4
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2, 69ct Oval Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Resizable
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
: Prong - Total carat weight: 2,69 carats - Quantity:4 - Gemstone: Aquamarine - Cut: Pear - Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou Lily of the Valley 3.26ctw Moonstone Peridot Diamond Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
solid 14k yellow gold and accented with natural white diamonds, adding a soft glint of brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou Nosa 4.60ctw Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Blue|Oval Sapphire CTW: 2.40 4 Pieces 6 x 4 mm Natural Aquamarine|Sky Blue|Pear|Eye Clean Aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Chandlier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Gold Natural Turquoise|Oval & Pear|Eye Clean Turquoise CTW: 5.80 Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Arizona Turquoise Gemstone Earrings Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, 4.08 carats Arizona turquoise and 0.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
testament to refined elegance and exquisite materials. 18K Yellow Gold 6 Pieces 4 x 6 mm Natural Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite bangle is handset with 1.99 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou 5.92ctw Natural Turquoise Diamond Chandlier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
. 14k Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise|Oval & Pear|Eye Clean Turquoise CTW: 5.80 Natural Diamond Grade: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Emerald Bead Necklace Channel Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
from that test. The cross is composed of 5 tapered baguette cut diamonds, 4 pear cut emeralds, and one
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CarreraYCarrera 18kt. Gold Ring with 1.65Ct. Oval Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
stones in the setting. Ring Size 6 3/4 Sizing may be available Total Diamond weight 0.39 carats Total
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Nina Zhou 5.80ctw Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
|Pear|Eye Clean Aquamarine CTW: 2.10 Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.10 Cultured Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nina Zhou 5.80ctw Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
|Pear|Eye Clean Aquamarine CTW: 2.10 Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.10 Cultured Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

CarreraYCarrera 18kt Gold Ring with 1.65Ct Oval Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
stones in the setting. Ring Size 6 3/4 Sizing may be available Total Diamond weight 0.39 carats Total
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KGold Moonstone Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
) I Stone: Natural Moonstone Color: White Shape: Round & Oval & Pear Size: 5 - 7, 5 x 3, 6 x 4, 7 x 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s David Webb Colored Diamond Fireworks Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Antonio, TX
-1/2 TO 7. Center yellow diamond approximately 2.00 carats, 4 brown diamonds approximately 4.50
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Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond And Multi-Color Sapphires Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
pear-shaped Sapphires all three total weight of 2.74 Carat. The ring can be ordered also in yellow and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Multicolor Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation and the unique velvet finish on the background. This gorgeous ring features 4 Diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi...

Cartier 1960 s Diamond Red Enamel 18 Karat Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold Pavé set with single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total G color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

FRED Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 2.12 Ctw In Diamonds Emeralds
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
28 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds with a total weight of about 0.48 carats, white colorless
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari Topaz Tourmaline Peridot Garnet Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total approximately 0.45 carat - F/G color with SI clarity. Featuring cabochon, heart, and pear cut
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blu...

Edwardian Natural Pearl Topaz Diamond Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
. Necklace contains seven pear-shaped and two rectangular cushion-cut trapeze topaz (total carat weight
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Multicolor Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation and the unique velvet finish on the background. The ring features 4 Diamonds total weight of 0.14
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Diamond Sapphire and Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
& Night Earrings. These earrings are crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. There are 4 genuine
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold for Women -Christmas Gift for her
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
inches diameter Carat Weight: 0.06 ct total Color: G/H Clarity: SI1/SI2 Secondary Diamonds (4 units
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Snake Coil Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
coiled snake with diamonds for head and tail. The two (2) diamonds are pear shaped with a total carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Flower Pearl and Gemstone Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Peridot at 2.32 Carats, 4 Pear Shaped Blue Topaz at 3.83 Carats, 8 Round Diamonds at 0.12 Carats Clarity
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai Tropical Flower 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone Daimond Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Tourmaline|Marquise & Pear|Eye Clean Gemstones CTW: 2.80 Natural Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmal...

Kai 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone Daimond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
These Kai Fine Jewelry 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone & Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings celebrate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine...

E. Wolfe Peridot Bird Pin in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
E. Wolfe pin composed of 18K yellow gold with peridot, diamonds and rubies. The body is a pear
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
. At the sides, with four pear faceted cut (4 x 5 x 3mm) of red rubies, 1.72 carats. Twelve pear
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Gold Multi Stone Diamond Three Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
cabochon blue topaz. The ring is complemented by 21 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 1.50 carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
in a floral design. Set with round cut diamonds of approximately 3.17 carats total and yellow
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
in a floral design. Set with round cut diamonds of approximately 3.17 carats total and yellow
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum Necklace with 4 White Marquis Cut Diamonds Weighing 3.43 Carats, 1 GIA Certified Marquis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Victorian Multi-colour Gem And Diamond Clover Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian multi-colour gem and diamond clover leaf brooch, the three leaves each set with a pear
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Gold Multi Stone Diamond Three Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
cabochon blue topaz. The ring is complemented by 21 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 1.50 carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.52 Carat Certified Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Details The pear cut diamond is 0.52 carats, and is a P Colour (light yellow) and is I1 clarity grades
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 0.70 Carat Pear and Fancy Yellow Diamond Vintage 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
boasts a stunning centrepiece. A breathtaking ADGL certified 0.41 carat fancy light yellow diamond sits
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

1.67 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
striking certified 1.62 carat fancy yellow pear shaped diamond raised in a four-claw setting embellished on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Rubelite Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
brilliant and pear cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamonds : approx 0.70 carat. 18K yellow gold, 750
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary ADGL Certified 1.15 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
certified 1.15 carat fancy yellow pear cut diamond with twelve bead set round brilliant diamonds glistening
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Pink Sapphire Green Sapphire Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
: 53 (US size: 6 3/4) 18 carats yellow gold, 750/1000th One of a kind ring!
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2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond Pear Shape and Flower Dangling Earrings Platinum/18KYG GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Dangling Earrings 11.58 carats Platinum/18KYG Spectacular. Set in
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Liv Luttrell Yellow Gold Pear Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Liv Luttrell
Located in London, GB
gold sapphires weighing 1.10 carats in total approximatly. Pear shaped white diamonds weighing 2.5
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2010s British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Multi-Tone Gold 2.61 Carat Pear Diamond GIA Certified Pendant Necklace
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details: Estimated Retail $9,850.00 Main Stone - Diamond Main Stone Shape - Pear Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

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Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pear yellow diamond 4 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 192 antique edition and 781 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pear yellow diamond 4 carat among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A pear yellow diamond 4 carat from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Alberto — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pear yellow diamond 4 carat, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat?

Prices for a pear yellow diamond 4 carat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $188 and can go as high as $1,120,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,036.

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.