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Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Stones, 9Kt Gold and Silver Retrò
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and two stones flower with pearls in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,rubies and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
An emerald cluster cocktail ring with an oval, faceted emerald in a flower motif surrounded by 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

French 1920s Rose-cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: This antique diamond ring forms a flower that is placed on the finger. Specialized in antique and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

【Énigma】Lunaria Halo 1.89ct Giant Clam Pearl White Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a rare 1.89ct natural Giant Clam Pearl, this sculptural ring captures the quiet elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Kyanite, Diamond 18K Gold and Sterling Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
overlay in a floral and vine motif. Two round diamonds create the center of the two flowers on the sides
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

French 2.30 Carat Ruby and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated frame displays a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Engraved Orange Coral Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rose Gold/Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and a pearl. This beautiful ring is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Agate, Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Stone Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers, 0.6 g little pearls , white agate flower g 0.9. Italian size 17 French size 57 Usa size 8 Total
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silv...

French 20th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
formed of a laurel wreath engraved in the gold retained by a ring lily flower on its departure, and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Sapphire (Natural Unheated Sri Lanka) 10.6 ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. Centering a bold powerful royal blue sapphire, which is
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire 10 Cts, Natural Unheated Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. Centering a bold powerful royal blue sapphire
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2010s British Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Antique Gold Spanish Nun s Ring Rose Cut Table Cut Diamonds Museum
Located in London, GB
prestige. In these portraits, the nuns are adorned with a crown, flowers, pearls and elaborate diamond
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Antique Early 1700s Spanish Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Coral, Pearls, White and Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are in perfect condition. Diamonds 0.34ct, round cut, H color, VS clarity Oxblood coral 2.2 g pearls
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Cosmos Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
rose gold. This stunning flower has three heart shaped petals with mother-of-pearl inlays, and one
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2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Large Ring c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
large gold ring is centered with a round faceted amethyst within pearl surrounding, set in an ornate
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst

Early Retro 1.25 Total Carat Diamond and Pearl Enameled Flower Basket Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond and pearl necklace from the early Retro (ca1940) era! This incredible platinum
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Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Picchiotti South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specification - Two 12.5mm Natural South Sea Pearls with pink and grey hues - VS1 clarity, F to
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2010s British Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Masriera 18KYG Gold Inspiration Collection Basse Taille Enamel Floral Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
diamonds, rubies, sapphires and pearls. This is what Masriera is known for; and our lovely floral ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lily Flower Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flower centers a small, white, baroque pearl stem and is surrounded by a gold frame accented throughout
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pearl and diamond set pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diana M. 18 kt two tone pearl and diamond necklace adorned with pearls
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt two tone pearl and diamond necklace adorned with pearls surrounded by 19.66 cts tw of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Brilliant Tsavorite Necklace forever frozen amazing designed Flower
Located in Viena, Viena
freshwater pearl in fine quality, frame and flower stem set in 750 white gold and decorated with fine green
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Sapphire Pearl And Diamond Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Etruscan Revival Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Pendant Period: XIX century Pendant size: 3,50
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Akoya pearl (AA grade+) from Japan, and diamond cut rubies mounted in the modern Russian setting
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mimi Milano 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings with Agate Flowers and Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
with joy. Ring of 18.19 gr of 18kt white gold 0.37ct diamonds and 1.80ct saphires blue and pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mimi Milano 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings with Agate Flowers and Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
with joy. Ring of 18.19 gr of 18kt white gold 0.37ct diamonds and 1.80ct saphires blue and pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black, Starr Frost Edwardian Diamond and Mississippi River Pearl Bracelet
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Narberth, PA
, each with a diamond-encrusted leaf design. The pearls each have a unique, natural shape and a wonderful
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Turquoise, Seed Pearl, Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian turquoise and seed pearl, 0.12 Carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
keep them in good working order. The accent diamonds and pearl beads are all intact and securely set
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Round Flower Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features 40 rose cut diamonds (0.75ct, W-STW, VS-SI) and 34 rubies. There is a cultured pearl in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Conch Pearl Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Banbury, GB
diamonds, flanked by demantoid garnet and diamond flower details, inner circumference 160mm, with ring
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2010s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

8.30Ct Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 8.30 carat natural emerald, ruby, diamond and seed pearls
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Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Green Enamel Flower Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
featuring baroque pearls; white in body color with excellent luster Completed by a spring ring clasp
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold Natural Pearl
By Krementz Co
Located in Miami, FL
designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

1900s Diamond and Ruby, Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.06 carat diamond, 0.05 carat ruby, seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French "Belle Époque" Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendulum a rose-cut diamond set closed and a natural baroque pearl. The chain has 2 intermediate rings to
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have also Pearls, Rock Crystal, Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Citrine, Pearl, Cultured ...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Ring. These Earrings are available also with different Flowers (Green, Purple, Red, Blue, Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Ring. These Earrings are available also with different Flowers (Green, Purple, Red, Blue, Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

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

1960s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Non-Pierced Ears Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut diamond and a round white orient cultured pearl. The system of attachment is with screw, the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond Seed Pearl Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
flower is elegantly adorned with natural rubies, sparkling diamonds, and lustrous seed pearls, adding a
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prongs Surrounded by a delicate laurel motif with flowers Accented by rose cut diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.70 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.70 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Belle Époque Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold French Flower Garden Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearls With platinum-topped bale on cotton cord completed by spring ring clasp Partial maker's mark and
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1900s Peridot and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat natural peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold, 15
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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
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat natural peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold, 15
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
belcher chain supports a pearl embellished design accented with three floral motifs, the central flower
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl Drop Necklace, 15 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
above set with diamond three chips. The Aquamarine is surrounded by three small pearls. The chain has
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.20Ct Turquoise and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Padlock/Bracelet Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive unusual antique 0.20 carat turquoise and pearl, 9 karat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Buccellati Yellow Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
finish. Centered by a natural fancy yellow old mine diamond weighing close to one carat,  and set with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
represents a fleur-de-lis set with diamonds, surrounded by its foliage. It rests at the base, on 2 gold
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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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.