Pear Shaped Pearls
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Vintage 1980s French Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A pear-shaped diamond is unique and it often symbolizes independence, strong will, and empowerment. A pear-shaped diamond can also represent wedding tears or tears of joy. It makes for a great choice of stone for an engagement ring.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, pear-shaped engagement rings can be nice. The elongated shape makes gemstones appear larger, and the 58 facets that form the pear cut provide a lot of sparkle. Plus, the shape is highly versatile and can complement everything from casual attire to office wear to dressy ensembles. There are no rules for engagement ring shape, so feel free to choose the one that appeals most to you. Find a wide range of pear-shaped engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While a pear-shaped ring can be worn either way, most commonly it is worn with the tip of the diamond facing upwards to look like a falling teardrop when the hand is raised. This also helps create the impression of longer fingers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023How you wear a wedding band with a pear-shaped engagement ring is up to you. However, it's most common to put the wedding band on first and then wear the engagement ring on top. Not only does this follow the tradition of wearing your wedding ring closest to your heart, but it also serves as a nice balance to the shape of the engagement ring, which is wider and fuller at the bottom. Curved and contoured wedding bands are especially good companions for pear-shaped engagement rings because they complement the curves of the gemstone. Find a large collection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.