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Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

1920s Antique 3.43 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.43 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Flower Diamonds Black Spinel 18 k White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
skin coral flower, centered with a small modern brilliant-cut diamond in an illusion setting
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

【Vine Symphony】Blooming Petal Aurora South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
luminous South Sea pearl, embraced by layered petals in brushed gold and diamond-set white gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
seven rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters,back sides closed. Flower's Ø 13mm. Total weight of
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pink Sapphire White Diamond Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 14-Round 57-0,53-3/5A Pink Sapphire 30-Round-1,57 3/2A Nacre 66
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
a bouquet of flowers. The dial is pearled-silvered with black arabic numerals in a double thin
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Vintage Earrings Pearls solid 18K Yellow Gold / 2.1gr
Located in SE
A pair of nice flower bell shaped earrings made in solid 18K Orange Gold with Pearls. Likely
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Pansy Brooch in 14kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
lock to wear as a brooch and a retractable movable ring to wear in a chain Diamond: Mount in the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Clover Pendant 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
details, Pansies flowers symbolize a hope that love should not be forgotten. Pearls: The border of the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
flower are mount, with 11 round white and gray pearls of different sizes. Weight: 7.95 Grams (5.07 Dwt
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Austrian Set Neckalce + Earrings Citrines Pearls Silver 18K Gold/ 27.7gr
Located in SE
, natural Citrines and Seed Pearls Décorations are accented with black Enamels. The Citrine stones in this
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian, sapphire, diamond, pearl, platinum and yellow gold pendant necklace, comprising two
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Russian Flowers Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /8.9 gr
Located in SE
oval part measures 36 mm long x 10 mm wide. Cast and soldered flowers 20 mm x 10 mm. Weight: 8.9 grams
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Transformer with Diamond Demantoid Tanzanite Bird Brooch
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, 2pieces of 1ct Demantoid Garnet, 3.9ct Tanzanite, South Sea Pearl, and Amethyst carved flower
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid white gold, with additional diamonds and pearls gently dangling from each corner, adding a very
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

1950s Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
and 8/8-cut diamonds and separated all around by gold pearls. The hanging system is a double pin, one
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s 1.60 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond retained with claws. The set is topped by a half gold pearl gadrooned on its turn. The attachment
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1970s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 kt. White gold floral design Earrings with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
jewelry made of precious metals with natural diamonds, gemstones, pearls. In my store you will find rings
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platina/Gold Later Art Deco Brooch/ Pendant with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
basket of flowers set with 24 stuks octagon cut diamonds approx. 0.30 ct H/VS/SI and 7 stuks brilliant
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1942 Nordic Earrings 0.56ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 5.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine sparky flowers in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring Ø 8.5 mm x 6 mm deep. Each has
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European Sapphire and Diamonds flower studs in solid 18K Yellow
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage Austrian flower studs in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold with
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage stud Halo Earrings 1.6ctw Sapphires 1.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine British vintage flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. Wires hallmarked
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Vintage 1970s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

Antique German Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K White Gold / 3.66gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halos featuring natural Emeralds and Diamonds in solid 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Egyptian Clips Earrings 5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Enamel /11gr
Located in SE
with flowers connected, with borders in Black Enamel. One diamond flower can be rotated around
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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1954 Set Two Spice Casters solid 835 Silver / 184 gr
Located in SE
Two matching Spice Casters decorated with cast flowers and garlands ornaments in solid 830 grade
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Vintage 1950s European Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Silver

1737 Danish Floral Bowl solid Silver / 135 gr
Located in SE
, wear to engravings and flowers. Natural tarnish. > Most of the items that we sell are not new at
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Antique 1730s Danish Baroque Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British
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Vintage 1950s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1921 Art Deco Bowl solid 830 Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 767 gr
Located in SE
- 1930s. Continuous garland filled with fruits and flowers is very decorative, this bowl is perfect to
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Silver Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond -cut rubies are set in delicate flower design, employed innovative technology
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2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
Located in SE
the top of the "O" ring to the bottom edge of the spinner.The fob is 25 mm wide x 19 mm thick when
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Antique 1670s Danish Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
multicolored Enamel. Back of the forks show grotesque Masks. Porcelain handles decorated with flowers in
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Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage British Card Holder solid Sterling Silver / 77gr
Located in SE
Vanity or Card box for your visit or bank cards. . The flower is truly eye-catching. Hand-engraved
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
, ruby, diamond, pearl, yellow sapphire, cat’s eye, garnet, coral, emerald, and blue sapphire each have a
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

1971 Soviet Georgian Earrings 1ctw. Daimonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver / 8.85gr
Located in SE
Nice pair of openwork Flower Earrings set with natural Diamonds and decorated with freely
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
features an array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, all varying in color. The flower vase has a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Imperial Russian 84 Silver Bangle Bracelet natural 2ct Sapphire Ruby Enamel/34gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period fine bangle in 84 Silver. Main attraction here is a Flower measuring 17 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nestoria Coriz Turquoise Necklace, Kewa Artist From Santo Domingo Pueblo NM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
stamped with flowers and Native American decorative designs. Finished with a hook and ring closure
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Antique European Bangle Bracelet Enamels solid 830 Silver / 29gr
Located in SE
flower is about 18 mm long. Weight : 20 grams. In fine used condition with no / or very minor damage
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique German dangle Earrings natural 2.5ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold / 3.65gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Antique Vintage Dangle Earrings natural Turquoise solid 18K Gold /4.8gr
Located in SE
flowers) with drop-shaped dangles decorated with engraved /or chased ornaments and claw set natural
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Floral Link 1950 s Bracelet W.Winnaess D.Andersen Sterling Silver/ 19cm/ 47gr
By David Andersen
Located in SE
four petaled flowers are Enameled in white. The center of each flower is raised above the petals
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Retro Bangles

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Ø 9.75 mm - Ø 25 mm. Central flower with two tiers Ø 25 mm x 8mm deep. Weight: 23 gr. Fine used
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Gilt Silver 16.5 cm/ 14.88 gr
Located in SE
size flower like tier is Ø 11.5 mm. Two six pointed medium sized florets that flank the central one are
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Vintage 1930s Czech Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Poison pin. Three symbols in one : Flower for Life, Heart for Love and Cross for Faith
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pearl and diamond flower ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower ring 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a pearl and diamond flower ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Van Cleef Arpels and Asch Grossbardt are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a pearl and diamond flower ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring?

On average, a pearl and diamond flower ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,513, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $22,677 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.