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Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pearl and Enamel Earrings and Pendant Gold Suite
Located in London, GB
pearls. The backs are engraved with foliage and flowers.There is a locket section at the back of the
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral Flowers, Pearls, 14 Karat Gold PendantEarrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers adorned each one with 0.80 g of little pearls. The central part of the earrings is composed by 14K
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

French 1900s Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Runner Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
applied to the top. The whole is topped by a rose-cut diamond. A small pearl at the base of the pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Krementz Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pansy Flower Antique Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals Opaque
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pansy Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals Opaque
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1900s Peridot and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearls. Each seed pearl setting is accented with millegrain decoration. The pendant is suspended from a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Peridot and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearls. Each seed pearl setting is accented with millegrain decoration. The pendant is suspended from a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum Diamond Day and Night Pearl Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond, Pearl Diamond weight: 9 ct Diamond Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 Item
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Gemstone Yellow Gold Flower Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
strand of white pearls accented with a single yellow gold pendant. The pendant is shaped like a flower
Category

20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Rosary Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This new Signature Mother-of-pearl pendant has been carefully hand crafted to gleam, and shine for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel Platinum 14 Karat Gold Daffodil Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional daffodil flower with highly rendered organic petals Painted with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl, Shell and Diamond Convertible Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mikimoto Akoya pearl, shell and diamond floral convertible brooch set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Necklace with Pendant / Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detachable brooch. This Victorian pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Seed Pearl Violet Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
pearls. This detailing is the key to this pin pendant! The contrast of the white platinum and lovely
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver leaves studded with diamonds and a drop pearl as pendant. These earrings were totally handmade by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

J.E. Caldwell Edwardian Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a swinging pendant drop with bezel set pink tourmaline, medium light color Framed by
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Amethysts, Agate, Stones, Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
stones and diamonds with a pearl and a ruby.As pendant, an idrothermal amethyst. These earrings were
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a flower of diamonds and a central emerald. As pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.15 ct Emeralds 0.23 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds flower and a central emerald. As pendant,a pearl. Diamonds 0.15 ct Emeralds 0.27 ct Pearls 5.80
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Jade Coral Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This estate diamond, jade and coral pearl strand necklace weighs approx: 161.20 grams and measures
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Pearl

Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds flower and a central emerald. As pendant,a pearl. Diamonds 0.15 ct Emeralds 0.30 ct Pearls 6.50
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1900s 1.42 Carat Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Nouveau 1.42 carat diamond and seed pearl, enamel and 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grey Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by topazs and diamonds in the upper part; as pendant, a grey pearl. These earrings were totally
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Baroque Pearls, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14Kt Rose and White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the middle, a flower of sapphires with a diamond and,below, structures in white gold with diamonds. As
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

A Delicate Diamond and Moonstone Platinum Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicate platinum pendant in the shape of a flower set with three heart shaped cabochon cut
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Reverso South-sea Pearl Sapphire Flower Dangle Earrings in 18K
Located in Miami, FL
pearl drop pendants. The earrings are set in 18-karat yellow gold with a flower diamond accent. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and Green Sapphires Diamonds Moonlights Grey Pearls 14Kt Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with two flowers in gold structure studded with green and blue sapphires and a white diamond. Between
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby. As pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.23 ct Rubies 0.27 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral, Green Agate, Onyx, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with diamonds and, as pendant, a flower of white coral paste. These earrings were totally handmade by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Green Agate, Onyx, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with diamonds and, as pendant, a flower of coral paste. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

12 Mm White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a flower of diamonds in the upper part;in the middle, an emerald and,as pendant, a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Fine French Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Beautiful and feminine antique pendant with a twisted frame of golden leaves with a sweet pearl
Category

French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Multi-Gem Magnolia Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond And Multi-Gem 'Magnolia' Pendant Necklace In Platinum. This necklace is set
Category

20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a flower of diamonds in the upper part, an emerald in the central part and a pearl as
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Nerval Mother of Pearl Gold Flower Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
flower's center, creating a perfect frame for a single sparkling diamond. Approximate Dimensions: Drop of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamonds Cultured Akoya Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Japanese cultured pearl. The petals are set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Diameter of the pearl : 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing an exquisite Victorian-era brooch adorned with captivating diamonds, drawing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 15 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delicate Moonstone Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, under the flower are five drops decorated with pearls and diamonds, England, circa 1910. weight: 8.5
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Moonstone, White Diamond, Platinum

Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold Necklace, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Clasp
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
18K Yellow Gold and White Mother of Pearl with Diamond Pave Clasp Small Lariet. Adjustable length
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a flower of emeralds and a central pearl. Below, diamonds and an emerald and a pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

White Pearls, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
stone in the central part surrounded by diamonds and,as pendant, a white pearl. These earrings were
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Carter Gough Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Basse-Taille Brooch
By Carter Gough Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a poppy flower with frilled basse-taille enamel petals Transparent
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

15 Carat Yellow Gold Original Art Nouveau Enamel And Diamond Pink Flower Brooch
Located in Armadale, Victoria
0.05ct old cut diamond centre. The brooch has pendant fitting in back also. This works on a chain or
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold

Diamonds, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, 9k Rose Gold and Silver Vintage Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flower in silver structure studded with diamonds and ruby in the upper part; 2 mother-of-pearl flowers
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Carved coral lady Buddha brooch/pendant with 14k gold and diamond collar
Located in London, GB
and small flowers. The collar is made of 14k gold embellished with 7 round cut diamonds totalling
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Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a central diamond. As pendant, a south-sea pearl. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Topazs, Diamonds, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Lapis, Stones, 14 Kt Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white structure mounted with topazs,aquamarine and diamonds in the upper part with flower of turquoises
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold,...

12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
middle, a flower of rubies and diamond. Below, a sapphire surrounded by diamonds. As pendant, a white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 4cts Diamond Poppy Pendant Brooch
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
luminescence. Handmade flower petal is so lively. The broach can be worn as a pendant with an accompanied bail
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearls, Red Coral Drops, 14K Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central diamond in the middle and a red rubrum coral drop as pendant. These earrings are totally handmade
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Gemstone and Pearl Hatpin Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Gemstone and Pearl Hatpin Brooch- This stunning
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Le Jeton - Antique Chinese Game Counter Pendant with Raw Diamond
Located in Colleyville, TX
necklace of raw grey diamonds and freshwater baroque pearls. Safely suspended in a twist wire frame of 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a flower studded with yellow sapphires and a pearl in the upper part; as pendant, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Pin/Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
, and the rim of the brooch is further detailed with 4 seed pearls and diamonds. The brooch has a vine
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Coral Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Lapel Brooch/Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Retro lapel brooch and pendant of artistic design and meticulous craftsmanship is
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

French Diamond Silver over 18k Antique Ring/Pendant/Pin Combo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of diamonds which resembles a flower. an old mine cut diamond of .75 carats is set in the middle and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl and diamond flower pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower pendant 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. A pearl and diamond flower pendant from Mikimoto, Alberto and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 brilliant cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl and diamond flower pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant?

Prices for a pearl and diamond flower pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $64,653, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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.  

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