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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.6tcw Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold – VS G Color

$9,255 / set

2.6tcw Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold – VS G Color

By VimleshBadaya

Located in Jaipur, RJ

💎 Product Description: Experience the allure of timeless brilliance with these 2.60 carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings, exquisitely handcrafted in 18K yellow gold.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

$7,500

5.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 54 Emerald cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.50 carats. 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inch, 3 mm thickness

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

$7,600

Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings feature a Single row of Emerald Cut Diamonds surrounded by Round Brilliant Diamonds in 18k White G...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Some earrings glow. Celeste Verde shimmers like a soft green constellation. This exquisite pair celebrates the serenity and vibrance of emerald light — fresh, uplifting, and irresis...

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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Hoop Earrings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Multi-Shape Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings

$6,877

Multi-Shape Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic pair of open hoop "swirl" earrings. 3.03 carats of pear, marquise, emerald cut, and round diamonds set in 18k white gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Hooped Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.2 in L 0.91 in

Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Hooped Earrings

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Bold and dramatic, emerald, ruby and diamond hooped earrings set in 18ct gold; the half hoops are set with alternating emerald cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds with a total weight o...

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Vintage 1980s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Hoops (6.1ct VVS)

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Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Hoops (6.1ct VVS)

Located in New York, NY

Step into a world of opulence and sophistication with these exquisite Emerald-Cut Natural Diamond Hoops, adorned with a breathtaking total of 6.1 carats of VVS diamonds. Each facet ...

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2010s American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

20.58 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds 18K White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings

Unavailable

L 1.75 in

20.58 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds 18K White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

20.58 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds 18K White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings These state-of-the-art earrings feature half a carat each emerald-cut diamonds, set inside-out. 20.58 carat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara Emerald Heart Shape with Diamonds Hoop Earrings

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Goshwara Emerald Heart Shape with Diamonds Hoop Earrings

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Emerald Heart Shape Hoop with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, is from G-One' Collection. If you want to make a statement, this is the perfect piece to do it! Gemstone: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat

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Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat

By Gregg Ruth

Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

These ladies emerald and diamond hoops are the perfectly unique addition to your jewelry collection. By designer Gregg Ruth, featuring 16- round cut emeralds weighing 1.86cts total, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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

18 Karat White Gold Green Emerald White Diamond Hoop Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.8 in L 1.03 in

18 Karat White Gold Green Emerald White Diamond Hoop Earrings

By Vishal Jewels

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

It,s time to try on a new pair of Earrings. Gold Weight-8.278gms Diamond Weight-1.12 carats Emerald Weight-2.80 carats

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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald White Diamond Hoop Earrings

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W 0.4 in L 1 in

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H 1.11 in W 0.4 in

Eye Unisex Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Emerald Diamond

By ZEEMOU ZENG

Located in London, GB

This very unique eye hoop earrings from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery de...

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2010s British Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Single Eye Unisex Hoop Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Emerald Diamond

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H 0.4 in W 1.11 in

Single Eye Unisex Hoop Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Emerald Diamond

By ZEEMOU ZENG

Located in London, GB

This very unique eye hoop earring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s extraordinary...

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2010s British Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Emerald and Diamonds Hoop Earrings, Cute earrings for her

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Minimalist Emerald and Diamonds Hoop Earrings, Cute earrings for her

Located in Orlando, Florida

Emerald and Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earrings, Cute earrings for her, Minimalist Crystal Earring Set, Unique Diamonds Earring set, Gift for her Item Details: Materials: 18K Gold E...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Ayda Hoops, Yellow Gold and Emerald Hoops

Unavailable

W 2 in

Ayda Hoops, Yellow Gold and Emerald Hoops

By Selin Kent

Located in New York, NY

A stud and hoop hybrid, SELIN KENT's wearable Ayda Earrings make a subtle statement. Featuring stunning green emeralds with diamond accents and a 2'' gold hoop. Hoops measure 2'' /...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 10 Carat Total Emerald Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings

Unavailable

GIA Certified 10 Carat Total Emerald Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings. Crafted in 18k White Gold, these earrings feature 10 Emerald Cut Diamonds each over 1 carat, in G/H VS-SI1 Clarity. Each s...

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2010s North American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Double Shape Diamond Large Hoop Earrings

Unavailable

Dm 2.17 in

Double Shape Diamond Large Hoop Earrings

By AS29

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Double Shape Diamond Medium Hoop Earrings. Double the diamond, double the fun! These chic and sparkly earrings feature two different shapes of diamonds - square and round - set in 1...

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2010s Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

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18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Earrings Drop Hoops Cabochon Channel set

Located in Ilford, GB

Quality control is very important to us. Every item is closely inspected and sold as stated. Please always beware of items that are presenting as 'too good to be true value' on diamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Hoop Earrings

18K Solid Gold Emerald Hugie Hoop Earrings, Dainty Drop Hoops for Women

Unavailable

18K Solid Gold Emerald Hugie Hoop Earrings, Dainty Drop Hoops for Women

Located in Orlando, Florida

Cute Earrings, Natural Emerald Earrings, Stud Earrings, Dangle and Drop Earrings, Unique Emerald Wedding Earring, Antique Emerald Gold Earring, Emerald Statement Earring, May Birthst...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

64Facets Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold

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Dm 0.75 in

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Dm 0.75 in

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Series Fireball Emerald Mini Earrings

By Series 7.83 Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

A striking fusion of bold geometry and refined brilliance, these 14K gold hoop earrings feature a vivid central row of channel-set emeralds framed by pavé-set round brilliant diamond...

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2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings

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Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Columbian Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

W 0.48 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.19 in

Swiss Certified 5.16 Pear Colombian Green Emeralds White Gold Diamonds Earrings

Located in Valenza, IT

The two Emeralds are surrounded by a line of brilliant cut diamonds, quality G VS weighting 0.48 cts, the hoop have a diameter of 1.0 cm and the earrings are 3.0 cm long.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

64Facets Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold

Unavailable

Dm 0.75 in

64Facets Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold

By 64 Facets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rose cut rubies are delicately alternating with rose cut diamonds, and set amongst smaller brilliant cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting, radiantly glimmering in a subtle, yet brill...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Green Crystal Earrings, Emerald Green Drop Earrings

Unavailable

Emerald Green Crystal Earrings, Emerald Green Drop Earrings

Located in Orlando, Florida

Cute Earrings, Natural Emerald Earrings, Stud Earrings, Dangle and Drop Earrings, Unique Emerald Wedding Earring, Antique Emerald Gold Earring, Emerald Statement Earring, May Birthst...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Emerald, MOP & Diamond in 18k White Gold Handcraft Earring for Christmas Gift

Unavailable

Dm 0.75 in

$4,883 / item

14K White Gold Emerald-Cut 1.60ct Diamond Huggies for Her

By Joelle Fine Jewelry

Located in Great neck, NY

Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and 10 glittering natural white approximately 1.5 ct. diamonds, featuring a single line of prong set white diamonds with a color and cla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

7 Carat Emerald Cut Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

7 Carat Emerald Cut Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Yellow Gold 7 ct Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Out Oval Hoop Earrings. There are 50 Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing approximately 7 ct total weight. The diamonds are G-I in col...

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2010s Italian Stud Earrings

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$3,868Sale Price / set|20% Off

L 1.19 in

2.1 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry

Located in Deira, Dubai

Item Code :- SEE-1988A Gross Weight :- 6.68 gm 18k Yellow Gold Weight :- 6.25 gm Diamond Weight :- 2.15 Carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Length :- 30 mm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.15 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold

$8,060 / set

L 1.19 in

4.15 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

These luxurious natural diamond hoop earrings are crafted in 18K solid white gold and feature an impressive 4.15 carats of sparkling natural diamonds. Designed with a modern mix of r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings

$13,374 / set

$150,000

Dm 1.75 in

NALLY JEWELS all GIA Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings.

Located in New York, NY

NALLY JEWELS all GIA Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings. This inside out diamond hoop earrings are made with 54 emerald cut diamonds color D-F, Clarity VS1+, total carat weight 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

16 Carat NaturalYellow Diamond Asscher Cut Hoops Earrings Set In 18K Yellow Gold

$35,200

$12,884

H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

$22,870

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt

$100,381

$7,115

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Yellow Gold From the Alhambra collection is this 18k yellow gold bracelet with four distinct motifs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rose Mexico Crocodile Palladium Hardware

$105,650

Size: 25 cm

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rose Mexico Crocodile Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermès Birkin 25 in Rose Mexico crocodile is a striking fusion of rarity and elegance. Rendered in one of Hermès’ most coveted jewel-toned pinks, this bag offers...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

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Emerald Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of emerald cut diamond hoop earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 31 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to emerald cut diamond hoop earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Goshwara and Meghna Jewels are consistently popular. There are many emerald cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut emerald cut diamond hoop earrings for sale. Most of our emerald cut diamond hoop earrings for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Emerald Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings?

Prices for emerald cut diamond hoop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $510 and can go as high as $72,000, while emerald cut diamond hoop earrings, on average, fetch $7,205.

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 rings, vintage 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.

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