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18K Ruby Unheated AGL Diamond Necklace Pendant Vintage Natural Huge 14.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Mikimoto Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 15.53 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
CERTIFIED VINTAGE 18K HUGE RED UNHEATED RUBY DIAMOND 15.53 CARAT VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 11.69 Carat
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch
By Drayson
Located in New York, NY
recognizable. This fine transformable Art Deco wings platinum, diamond and ruby double clip brooch/pendant is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold A statement piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Yellow Gold A statement piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
, PEARL, & DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE! 3.46 CARATS TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL BURMESE NO HEAT
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

【Crown Radiance】Crown of Heart Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.49ct diamonds—a mix of round and tapered baguettes—forms a sunburst crown that enhances the ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1970s 18kt Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Diamond Ruby Opal Rock Crystal Tourmaline
Located in Aventura, FL
Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Crystal, Tourmaline, Mother of Pearl Measurements
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...

Bochic “Orient” Spark Ruby, Diamonds Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Spark Ruby, Diamonds Pearl & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K & Silver Center Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold P...

【Crown Radiance】Celestial Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Multigem Earrings
Located in New York, NY
are masterfully adorned with 0.95 carats of brilliant diamonds, 1.2 carats of vibrant rubies, and 1.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Cut Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Pink Sapphire Carved Emerald Cts 306 South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats of South Sea pearls enhance its luxurious appeal, while 2.10 carats of dazzling diamonds add a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Slice Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

17.83 Carat Pearl Chandelier Earrings 0.58 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
17.83 Carat Pearl Chandelier Earrings 0.58 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold These earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

17.83 Carat Pearl Chandelier Earrings 0.58 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
17.83 Carat Pearl Chandelier Earrings 0.58 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pear-Shaped Rose Cut Ruby Cts 107.34 Diamond Earrings w/ GIA Cert
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brilliance, leading the eye down to the focal point: two pearl-shaped rubies weighing an astounding 107.34
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Flying Hummingbird Emerald and Ruby Chain Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Emerald, Ruby, Pearl Gemstone Weight - 4.08 cts Gemstone pieces - 2,2,2 Diamond weight - 0.41 cts Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Sapphires Tourmaline Emeralds Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
delicate pearl, enhancing the elegance of the piece. Whether worn for a special occasion or as a signature
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Coral, Yellow Gold,...

81.87 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 81.87 ct. burmese ruby (no heat) drops with ruby, natural pearls, onyx, and diamonds, set
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20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

22K gold indian wedding navratna necklace with natural diamond polkis and gems
Located in Bangkok,, TH
. Strung with lustrous South Sea pearls, the necklace adds a soft elegance and regal texture, enhancing its
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
exquisite gemstones such as Ruby, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bird Brooch Pin on Coral with Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bird brooch on coral features a fine Australian South Sea Pearl of 16.50mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...

Butterly Brooch Pin Diamond Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This butterfly brooch features at the center a splendid South Sea pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Chilleri 18k Gold Art Nouveau Flying Nymph Enamel and Gemstone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
-glass effect that enhances the piece’s ethereal beauty. A brilliant backdrop of diamonds, a striking
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tremblant Flower Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of top quality diamonds (F/G-VVS). The South Sea pearl is untreated: its natural color and luster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

22K gold nine precious gemstone Navratna bangle with diamond polkis
Located in Bangkok,, TH
and Ruby. The ninth gemstone diamond are seated all around the bangle to enhance those eight, like
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2010s Indian Bangles

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

22K gold nine precious gemstone Navratna bangle with diamond polkis
22K gold nine precious gemstone Navratna bangle with diamond polkis
$17,500
H 1.21 in W 0.36 in Dm 2.15 in L 2.59 in
Tremblant Basket Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
texture (faceted emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires) is 5.81 carats. The 3 large South Sea pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Natural 30.46cts Ruby Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
cts Ruby Weight: 0.64 cts Pearl Weight: 30.46cts Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Kai Snake 1.82 ctw Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
set in an east-west orientation for a bold and modern statement. Two eye-clean ruby enhance the snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Custom Sculpted Miniature Dog, Horse Charm, Bangle and Oil Miniature Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
white or yellow gold and sterling silver jewelry can be customized with stones, pearls, diamonds
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2010s English Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, 9k ...

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Double Snake Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds, graded F-VS, and accented with vibrant rubies that bring the snakes' eyes to life. This
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Vintage 1970s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Onyx Art Deco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
custom cut mother-of-pearl topped by transparent crystal. The eye is accented with a ruby. The fins carry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 24.10 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
features of this pendant is the detachable holder, allowing it to be fixed onto most pearl or diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones, such; rose cuts diamonds and faceted rubies. As for the clock on this beetle, it is a very
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Byzantine Woman Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
enamel portrait of a Byzantine woman, her regal presence enhanced by a crown set with rubies, diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

18K gold Navratna Mughal Meena polki Mughal pendant Indian Wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
heritage and refinement. At its centre rests a large glass-filled ruby from Bangkok, richly hued and
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Spinel, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sout...

Navratna Charm Chain in 18kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
significance. Sun - Ruby Moon - Pearl Mercury - Emerald Mars - Coral Venus - Diamonds Jupiter - Yellow
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2010s Indian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamo...

GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets were widely used in Georgian jewellery, often
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Antique 1810s English George IV Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 15k Gold

GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold 
Diamonds
GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold 
Diamonds
$6,388 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.36 in W 1.54 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Inspired 13.58Ct Gemstone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald-cut green gemstones, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pavé-set diamonds, these earrings reflect a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 8.78 Ct Gemstone Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald-cut green gemstones, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pavé-set diamonds, this necklace reflect a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 13.58 Ct Gemstone Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald-cut green gemstones, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pavé-set diamonds, these earrings reflect a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

A fine 18K gold Navratana carved gold polki necklace string for indian weddings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Jaipur from our master artisans. Each natural gemstone has been carved with floral motifs to enhance the
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapph...

Art Deco Inspired 8.78 Ct Gemstone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald-cut green gemstones, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pavé-set diamonds, this necklace reflect a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare GIA Red Spinel Diamond IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Faberge 14K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique GIA 2ct Red Spinel & Diamond IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Karl Faberge Tsarism 14K Rose Gold Drop
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Antique 1890s European Russian Empire Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond Orange Sapphire Vintage Crown Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Sapphire Vintage Crown Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Orange Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Slice Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1960s Antique Turban Ornament (Sarpech) Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
interaction of priceless stones, such as pearls, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and other gems, creates a look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Zircon, Yellow...

ROYAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA DAGGER. Ornated by Gems Navratna, 1.1 Kg
Located in New York, NY
nine precious gemstones. Representing the planets, moon, and sun, these stones include Ruby, Diamond
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Early 2000s Asian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver

Retro Gold Multicolor CAB Natural Gems Pendant by GIANSANTI ROMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colorless round brilliant diamonds, all arranged above a luminous mother-of-pearl backing that highlights
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Early 2000s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Spinel Sapphire Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Sakura floral jewellery, SakuraMai Collection from Pearl’Amour, a collaboration with MOISEIKIN
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Alexey Denisov-Uralsky Signed Ural Emerald Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
enhanced with watercolor. In addition, he created fine jewelry of gold, emeralds, rubies and pearls. In St
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold

Alexey Denisov-Uralsky Signed Ural Emerald Pendant
Alexey Denisov-Uralsky Signed Ural Emerald Pendant
$225,000
H 0.91 in W 0.41 in L 0.86 in
Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust Reference# 279381rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Lady-Datejust 279381RBR-0013 – Everose Rolesor Glamour with Mother-of-Pearl Dial, Diamonds
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

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Ruby And Diamond Pearl Enhancer For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ruby and diamond pearl enhancer you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a ruby and diamond pearl enhancer may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A ruby and diamond pearl enhancer from Ella Gafter, MOISEIKIN and Rossella Ugolini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a ruby and diamond pearl enhancer for sale for women should be easy, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ruby And Diamond Pearl Enhancer?

On average, a ruby and diamond pearl enhancer at 1stDibs sells for $16,700, while they’re typically $1,600 on the low end and $168,000 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.