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Studio Rêves Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Dangling Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
rose gold earrings studded with pink sapphires and rosecut heart, round rose cut and round brilliant
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 14 Karat Gold, Coral, Colored Sapphires, Diamonds, Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Vintage dangle earrings in 14k rose gold structure, mounted with 2 pink coral in the
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1990s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

7.98 Carat Natural Yellow Slice Diamond Earrings
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
, small white single cut diamonds weighing 0.47 carat and small white rose cut diamonds weighing 0.29
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Chandelier Coomi Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning and unique Chandelier Earrings are showcasing at 20K Yellow Gold and 9.29cts Ruby, set
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18.00 Carat Platinum Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, Art Deco diamond drop earrings, set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, in grain
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunningly beautiful Earrings apricot-colored Garnet and Tanzanite 18 kt Gold
Located in Viena, Viena
with full-cut diamonds total approx. 1.59 ct, TW (fine white) / VS (very small inclusions), weighs 12
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2010s European Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold

A Sun Shower of Diamonds, Georgian Period Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century diamond earrings are set with forty six bright rose cut gems in a manner
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English Chandelier Earrings

Materials

15k Gold

Extraordinary Filigree Earrings
Located in New York, NY
7.96 Carats of Rose cut diamonds, F/G golor, VS/SI in clarity Set in 18 KT. white gold. Filigree
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

42.87 carats, Rubellite Trillion Rose Cut Diamonds Chandelier/ Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The combined weight of the Rubellite is 42.87 carats. The weight of the Rose Cut Trillion is 0.96
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

25.24 Carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphire Rose Cuts Diamonds Hoop/ Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful pair of Blue Sapphire Hoop/ Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

H Stern Primavera Earrings with Coloured Gems and Cultivates Pearls
By H. Stern
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
13.0 mm mixed round cut rose quartz - translucent light pink. With diamond spacer links weighing total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Studio Rêves 18 Karat White Gold Rose cut Diamonds Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
exquisite pair of 18K white gold earrings carefully studded with rose cut and brilliant cut diamonds in a
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.04 carats, Emerald Tumbles, carved Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Tumbles is 13.04 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Each designed with a line of millegrain set rose cut diamonds suspending an articulated chandelier
Category

20th Century Italian Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Earrings With Diamonds
Located in București, București
These diamond earrings exude timeless elegance and sparkle with sophistication. Set in a precious
Category

2010s Romanian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco Chandelier Diamond Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
approximately 2.75 carats of Old European cut and rose cut diamonds arrayed over a dangling and fanciful design
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, natural Colombian Emeralds Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.57 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Designer Effy 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.31 Ct Diamond Dangle Chandelier Hoop Earrings
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Effy Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 96 round brilliant cut =Approximately 0.31ct I
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chandelier Earrings, Pearls and Diamonds Pink Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these sumptuous chandelier earrings from the French collection of Mesure et Art du Temps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Briolette Chandelier Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white gold. The top of the earrings feature pear shaped rose cut diamonds. These chandelier earring are
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

H. Stern Rose Quartz Amethyst Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut rose quartz - translucent light pink. With diamond spacer links weighing collectively
Category

1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful chandelier earrings in 14k rose gold and silver
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

6.14 Carat Ruby and 0.52 Carat Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
white Diamonds totaling 0.54 Carats and set in 18k Rose Gold, these drop earrings really pack a punch
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

7.08 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Tourmalines Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Estate Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Onyx Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stunning pair of glamorous, vintage Art Deco revival diamond drop chandelier earrings, so unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Chalcedony Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. The Chalcedony is custom cut for these earrings. The Diamonds weight is 0.61 carats. Net 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Chalcedony Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. The Chalcedony is custom cut for these earrings. The Diamonds weight is 0.61 carats. Net 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tourmalines, Multi Spinels Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Multi Sapphires Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.20ctw Ruby Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Chandelier Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Rose Cut - Bezel Set - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: 16-18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Chandelier/ Dangle Earrings set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Briolette Sapphire Earrings 3 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
, light-catching effect! The diamond strands are formed by delicate rose cut stones, which are
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire In-Laid with Aquamarine Drop Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very unique piece of chandelier drop earrings set in 18K gold & Diamonds. The top of the earring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.90 Total Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
combination of sparkling old Rose and Mine Cut diamonds cover the entire surface of each earring with a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Emerald, Ruby Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphires Chandelier Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Set in 18K Gold, 15.99 carats, Aquamarine, Morganite Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine & Morganite Chandelier Dangle Earrings set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

3.43 carats, Spinel, Ruby, Pink Sapphires, Lavender Jade Diamonds Hoop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Spinel is 3.43 carats. The weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 22.98 carats, carved Zambian Emeralds Diamonds Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Emerald Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art deco style Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Tutti Frutti Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Large Chandelier Clip on Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Emerald Rose cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
19th Century Emerald & Rose cut diamond chandelier earrings made in 18k white & yellow gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

22.35 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite pair of earrings features 24 rose-cut diamonds of round and pear shapes weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Pearl Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Rose cut Diamond Emerald & Pearl Chandelier Earring is set in 14K Gold black rhodium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

22.54 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k white gold rose cut diamond dangling earrings. There are 39 mixed fancy shape diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14K Gold & silver chandelier earring with polki diamonds & emeralds. This faceted white rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, possibly Swiss. These elegant Victorian earrings feature one carat of rose-cut
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cellini Jeweler Plat. 13.03Ct. Round Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and elegant pair of triple circle diamond earrings focused around a rose-cut diamond
Category

Early 2000s Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By Goldiva
Located in New York, NY
Red carpet diamond earrings.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10.18 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold Rose Cut diamond earrings, features 10.18 Carats of White Brilliant cut and rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Chandelier Earrings Diamonds, Tanzanite, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Vintage chandelier earrings in 14k rose gold structure mounted with tanzanite surrounded
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Quartz and White Diamond on Rose Gold 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Rose Quartz and White Diamond on Rose Gold 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings. Rose Quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gorgeous Pair Rose Cut Diamonds Earring
Located in New York, NY
This Gorgeous Rose Cut Diamond Earring is stunning & head turner for any occasion. Diamond: 7.55cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond 19th Century Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of silver and gold earrings set with rose cut and cushion cut diamonds, gold hooks and gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Rose Cut diamonds. Hanging below and attached to a short sterling chain is a fabulous tassel which is
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Rose Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Rose Gold European cut diamond dangle earrings 18K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Traditional Kundan Polki Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt Gold Chand Bali Chandelier Ear
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in 18 Karat yellow gold. Jadau Traditional Kundan Polki or Rose Cut Diamond 18 K Y G Chandelier
Category

2010s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 14k Day Night Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Victorian Day and Night Earrings with natural emeralds and rose cut diamonds! Originally
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

1.30ctw Vintage European Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.30ctw Vintage European & Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold Introducing these exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.