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South-Sea Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18Kt White Gold Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds, rubies,sapphires and leaves and a flower studded with diamonds, These earrings were totally
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
accented by diamonds and square cut sapphires Accompanied by an SSEF Certificate stating pearl is natural
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

South-Sea Pearl, Emerlads, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.52 ct Emeralds and Sapphires 2.03 ct Pearl 5.90 gr - 16 mm Total Weight
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats Mother of Pearl and .25 carats sapphire. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Onyx, Ebony Angel, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearls, Rose White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
face surrounded by 1.47 ct of diamonds and a flower with 0.11 ct of blue sapphires petals and a pearl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, White Pearl, Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
embellished with 0.29 ct of white diamonds. Diamonds 0.29 ct Blue Sapphires and Emeralds 3.06 ct Pearl 3.5
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

【Crown Radiance】Transformable Akoya Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Stackable Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
pear-cut sapphire, baby Akoya pearls, and cascading pavé diamonds. The design evokes the silhouette of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold

Edwardian Rare Natural Pearl Rose Diamond Sapphire 18 KT Filigree Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
express the complex design in delicacy and timeless elegance Adorned by natural not nucleated baby pearls
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 0.85 Carat Sapphire and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Peacock Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Fancy Diamond Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamonds 4.42 CT 7 PE 8.20 CT (5.3-6MM) 217 Multi-Color Sapphire 9.76 CT 18KR 37.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wendy Brandes Yellow Gold Dragon Earrings With Pearls, Diamonds, and Tsavorites
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
tongue in 18K rose gold. The diamonds in the horns are set in platinum. Black rhodium detail. Two 1.7
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Green Sapphire, Tsavor...

Ring 18kt Rose Gold, Pearl 15.7 mm, Sapphires 1.04 cts. Diamonds 2.13 cts.
Located in Miami, FL
. The combination of the elegant pearl, colorful sapphires, and sparkling diamonds creates a luxurious
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau 14kt/Sterling, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond + Pearl Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
three pearls embellish its abdomen and two sapphires illustrate its eyes. A ridged bail, long antennae
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Onyx Mother Pearl Decorated Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and nuances. The rods
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
1.05 CT 38 Pink Sapphire 0.34 CT 8 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 4.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 0.36 Carat Sapphire and Pearl, 9k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.36 carat sapphire and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of
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Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pearls Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires 18 Karats White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
expert Neapolitan goldsmiths. The ring features at the top 6 gold-colored pearls grown in the South Seas
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

13 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
as body and an emerald on the head. In the middle a sapphire and, as pendant, a pearl. These earrings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Heart Shape Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape sapphire and pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 6.98 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Pearl White Diamonds Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
, suspending two natural South Sea pearls weighing 23.92 carats, set with 0.10 carats of white diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Fairy Angel Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
of Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds and Platinum. The pendant is a wonderful large size. It is 2 1/4
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Baroque Australian Pearl Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
double rose-cut blue sapphires and baroque pearl. This cocktail ring is hand-made in Italy. The size of
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.47 Carat Mother of Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
pearl, .97 carats blue sapphire & illuminated with 0.66 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mother-of-Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
Alternating mother-of-pearl and Blue Sapphires emanate from a round bezel-set Blue Sapphire with a
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake necklace with diamonds and blue sapphire consists of articulated white gold sections set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings Art Deco Design Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire, diamond and South Sea pearl earrings feature a design with faceted round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k...

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Pearl 18K White Gold Bead Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 34" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "173 Blue Sapphire 45.10 CT 87 White Diamonds 0.40
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...

Fancy Cut Colored Sapphires Slice Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
a cluster of pastel-hued sapphire slices (76.8 CTW) , each piece is uniquely shaped, creating a
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted trapeze shape Mother of Pearls measuring 15x80 mm depicting a
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1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the body and 2 sapphires as eyes. The frog holds a south-sea pearl of 12 mm Diamonds 0.08 ct Rubies
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2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Drummer Brooch with Gemstones and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
cabochon sapphire forms the head, topped with a crown of sparkling diamonds. The figure’s collar sparkles
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sea Cultured Pearls and Diamonds, set with color-plated 18K White Gold. This pair of earrings is
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rhodium

18ct Gold Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning rose-cut diamond wings with ruby and sapphire edges. The stones are set in silver, which perfectly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Abundance Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls embellish the jewelry only so as to highlight
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2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-cut sapphire weighing approximately 19.55 carats - transparent vibrant medium
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Sapphire Pearl Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
adds a touch of romance to the ring. The sapphires are flanked by smaller round diamonds and pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

NWT $9, 559 18kt Gold Rare Natural Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. This Magnificent Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant Pink Sapphire Mother of Pearl Rock Crystal 18K Gold Diamond Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Rose Gold 18 K Pink sapphire 142-Round-1,78 3/2A Mother of pearl 2-4,3 ct Rock Crystal
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pair of Drop Earrings with Pave` Set Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ball drop earrings with round, faceted blue sapphires in a pave` setting covering the
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire necklace features 90.91 carats of faceted sapphires of oval cut, fiery color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mother of Pearl, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Mother of Pearl & Pink Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Akoya Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphires reflect light on the lustrous Akoya pearls, mimicking enormous brilliance and freshening their
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2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Victorian Style Sapphire and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.79 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold star brooch
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Diamonds Pearl White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful 14 kt white gold ring, all encrusted with 6.48 ct diamonds, a marvelous Australian pearl
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

South-Sea Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearl surrounded by diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Earrings 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Sapphire Earrings 14k Gold 11.33 mm Certified $5,950 113478 This is a
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 7.15 mm Pearl Round Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
with diamonds weighing 0.35 carat and sapphires weighing 0.17 carat. Finely made with a platinum
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Akoya Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphires reflect light on the lustrous Akoya pearls, mimicking enormous brilliance and freshening their
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT $40, 000 18KT South Sea Pearl Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important 18KT Gold Radiant Sapphire and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Agate, South ...

Victorian Style 14K Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sapphire, and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, enamel, sapphire, and diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18ct Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sapphire Necklace 1ct 82.6g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite necklace features a 40cm strand of thirty-five round cultured pearls, ranging from
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearl - 52 pink sapphires totaling approx. 1.5 ct - 2 rubies of a total of approx. 0,07 ct - 52 black
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Cultured P...

Mother of Pearl, Pink Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Four Petal Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
sapphires weighing 0.22 carat total, and mother of pearl petals weighing 3.99 carats total. - Finger size
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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Pearls With Diamonds And Sapphires For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of pearls with diamonds and sapphires for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 42 vintage editions and 62 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of pearls with diamonds and sapphires made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Harbor Diamonds, Cellini and ANANYA are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut pearls with diamonds and sapphires for sale. When shopping our range of pearls with diamonds and sapphires, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Pearls With Diamonds And Sapphires?

Prices for pearls with diamonds and sapphires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $790 and can go as high as $154,491, while pearls with diamonds and sapphires, on average, fetch $4,160.

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.

Questions About Pearls With Diamonds And Sapphires
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Unless the sapphire is much bigger, a diamond is typically more expensive because it's rarer and harder.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sapphire diamonds are not real diamonds. They are actually white or colorless sapphire gemstones. Diamonds are pure carbon, while sapphires are corundum minerals that contain aluminum oxide and trace elements. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of expertly vetted diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While pearls are valuable because they are only produced from oysters, they are generally less expensive than diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A white sapphire is any gem-quality corundum that is either white or colorless. With a few exceptions, a white sapphire looks remarkably similar to a diamond in terms of cut and color. Diamonds will always appear brighter and have more colorful flashes than sapphires. Both diamonds and sapphires are hard and will resist everyday scratches. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage diamond jewelry and white sapphire jewelry today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a black diamond and a black sapphire is that the two are different gemstones. A black diamond consists of carbon converted to a crystalline solid through changes driven by pressure and temperature. A black sapphire is a type of corundum, an aluminum oxide mineral. Generally, black diamonds are harder, rarer and more expensive than black sapphires. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of black diamond and sapphire jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, white sapphires look like diamonds. However, their appearances aren't completely identical. Although both are white or clear gemstones, the sparkle of a white sapphire will usually appear silvery or gray in color, while diamonds have a rainbow-colored sparkle due to how light interacts with them. Shop a wide range of white sapphire and diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, you can wear diamond stud earrings with a pearl necklace. The elegant combination is fashionable for everything from a day at the office to Sunday brunch to a night on the town. To create a bold look, try pairing large diamond studs with a single strand of pearls or a dramatic multi-strand pearl necklace with smaller stud earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings and pearl necklaces.