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Manpriya B Slice, Black Rose Cut Fancy Diamond 18K Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
the diamonds in the pair is 13.690 carats. Take a pair of beautiful rose cut black diamonds. Add
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

43 Carat Coral Diamond Rose Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds and a pear shape rose cut diamond glistening on bottom. Style with your winter white
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold

Moon Quartz Sautoir and Earrings by Siegelson, New York
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
quartz cabochons and rose-cut diamonds with chandelier-style earrings en suite, all stones collet-set
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2010s Chandelier Earrings

Orecchini Pendenti in Oro Rosa 18 carati con Diamanti Brown Taglio Brillante
Located in Rome, IT
Orecchini realizzati interamente in oro rosa 18 carati in Italia da D-Donna. Questi orecchini pendenti in oro rosa sono stati realizzati con una fantasia a "ricamo" e diamanti brown ...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings Brilliant Cut Diamonds White Black
By Montse Esteve
Located in Barcelona, ES
Inspired in the iconic design of Barcelona tiles. 18k gold with brilliant cut diamonds. Can be made
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2010s Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds and Rock Crystal
Located in Milano, IT
These drop chandelier earrings are a stunning combination of diamonds and rock crystal. The
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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dainty Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds Rock Crystal Drops
Located in Milano, IT
These dainty chandelier earrings offer a delicate and feminine look, featuring diamonds and rock
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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Empire Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
interlaced panel work totally surmounted by tiny rose cut Diamonds set along the curvilinear art work very
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Antique 1790s Italian Regency Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

35.6ct Pink Morganite, Pearl 9k Rose Gold Antique Style Chandelier Earrings
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
rose gold, each earring is delicately formed with a cornucopia of fine flourishes of scrollwork, floral
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2010s Australian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Morganite, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold 10.96cts Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
subtle movement of the rose-cut diamonds adorning these earrings mirrors the cascading streams of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Drop Chandelier Earrings in 18k gold with Diamonds and Blue Topaz
Located in Milano, IT
These drop chandelier earrings are a stunning combination of diamonds and blue topaz. The earrings
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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.0 Carat Diamond Plus Rare Chandelier Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Exceptional pair of Authentic Victorian Diamond chandelier earrings. We prize to have the most
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Beautiful 5.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
A piece of eternity Enchanting pair of Georgian period Diamond chandelier earrings Rare in beauty
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Magnificent Emerald Diamond Chandeliers
Located in New York City, NY
Art Deco motif earrings in 18k white gold set with full brilliant cut and pear shape diamonds
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American Dangle Earrings

Amethyst Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
Faceted amethysts and rose cut diamonds are the centerpieces of these intricately hand tooled pair
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Manpriya B Slice Rose-Cut Diamond Girandole 18K Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
white diamond pave. Linked by rose cut white diamonds and set in 18karat white gold these are perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Chandelier Earrings feature 4.90 carats of triangular rose cut diamonds set in 18K white
Category

2010s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
of lively rose-cut diamonds. Romantic, resplendent, and posh, they effortlessly rock heels and jeans
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.57 carats, Zambian Emeralds Rose Cut Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose Cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.31 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and chic pair of carved Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Earrings set in 18K
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Madagascar Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic pair of Pink Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamonds Earrings set in 18K White Gold. The Pink
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 12.60 Carats Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Aquamarine Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
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2010s Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 19.42 Carat Total Weight Antique Style Rosecut Diamond Earrings.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent and classy pair of antique rose cut diamond chandelier earrings are set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Chandelier Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver on top of gold with Rose cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of
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Antique 18th Century American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Fancy Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare fancy cut diamond earrings, each earring set with a dramatic kite-shape diamond 1.31 cts, each
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

12.34 carats Pink Sapphire Rose Cuts Diamonds Chandelier/ Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and beautiful pair of Pink Sapphire Chandelier / Hoop Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Studio Rêves Rose Cut and Brilliant Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
with round brilliant cut and rose cut diamonds, accentuated by metal drops is a decision well made
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2010s Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphires Mixed Cut and Diamonds Chandelier Earrings Set with Rose Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Roma, IT
Pink Sapphirres Mixed Cut and Diamonds Chandelier Earrings Set with Rose gold. Unique translucent
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2010s Italian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Shape Rose-Cut Diamond White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold RCD- 7.58 Cts D-4.87 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond chandelier earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. These exceptional
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2010s British Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful chandelier earrings in 14k rose gold
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2010s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful rose cut and diamond earrings. The estimated weight of the four rose-cut
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20th Century American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Ice Pave Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This brand new breathtaking 18k rose gold chandelier earrings are set with brilliant light brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds and Sapphires Chandelier Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Classic and shapely chandelier earrings, embellished
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

5.90 Carat Mix Cut White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
These stunning approximately 5.90-carat mixed cut (full cut and baguette) diamond chandelier
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond

Antique French Dramatic Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Exquisite Victorian (ca1880) Rose Cut diamond earrings! These incredible earrings are made of 18kt
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
carats of rose cut diamonds and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds in a fluid handmade 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

7.5 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Triple Strand Dangle Chandelier Earrings Rose cut Dia
Located in New York, NY
earrings features 38 rose-cut diamonds of trillion and pear shapes weighing approximately 6.5 carat total
Category

1990s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Emerald Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Morganite & Emerald Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Rose Gold

7.82 Carats Fancy Sapphire Diamonds Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
), assented with 1.26 carats of white round diamonds and 0.87 carats rose cut diamonds. Earrings are set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Aquamarine & Pink Sapphires Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings - These stunning dangling
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 38.62 carats, Amethyst Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and stunning, modern style, Amethyst Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Early Victorian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Foil backed rosecut diamond pendant earrings set in silver topped 15k gold. The earrings have great
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Natural Yellow Sapphire Old Cut Earrings in 18 Karat Gold With Rose-Cut Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and modern natural yellow sapphire earrings set in 18k white gold with rose-cut
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2010s Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Large Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings - Handmade, Rose Cut Diamonds foil backed
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 14.76 carats, Morganite Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style Morganite Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Morganite & Pink Sapphire Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Fei Liu Heart-Cut Pink Sapphires Diamonds Pearls 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Pretty in pink chandelier earrings so full of love. One-of-a-kind statement earrings
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

Natural Zambian Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Drop Earrings set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Emerald Chandelier / Drop Earrings set in White Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18k Gold, 10.62 Carats Zambian Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is of Zambian origin. The weight of the Rose cut Diamonds is 1.94 carats. Other Diamonds weight is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond Chandelier earrings, mounted in platinum, set with rose-cut and round brilliant
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Early 2000s American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Gold Floral Pendant Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant-cut diamond, cumulatively weighing approx. 0.70cts, graded G-H color and VS2 clarity. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
enchanting radiance of exceptionally shaped 24K yellow gold with scintillating setting of rose-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Diamond and Pink Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural pink diamonds. Beautifully dangling are sparkling rows of rose-cut diamonds weighing 11.62 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Rose Quartz and Diamond Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These beautiful rose quartz and diamond earrings feature mix cut rose quartz and 64 single cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
is the glow created by this pair of rose cut diamond girandole earrings. Foiled diamonds, set in
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English Chandelier Earrings

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Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of rose cut diamond chandelier earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 37 vintage editions and 93 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of rose cut diamond chandelier earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Studio Rêves, RAREVER and Ruchi New York produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of rose cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rose cut diamond chandelier earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings?

On average, rose cut diamond chandelier earrings at 1stDibs sell for $9,847, while they’re typically $1,237 on the low end and $210,000 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.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.